Pettifoggery (Noun)
Meaning
A quarrel about petty points.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The couple's argument descended into pettifoggery, with each side bickering over insignificant details.
- The debate had been meaningful at first, but soon devolved into pettifoggery, with participants nitpicking minor points.
- Pettifoggery over contract terms delayed the business deal, frustrating both parties.
- Her opponent resorted to pettifoggery, pointing out trivial clerical errors to discredit her argument.
- The courtroom drama was marred by pettifoggery, with lawyers squabbling over minor procedural points.