5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Pettifog' in a Sentence
"To argue or dispute over trivial or insignificant matters." more
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Instead of playing together, the friends would pettifog about which game to choose.
The children have been pettifogging over who gets to play with the new toy first.
She will pettifog about the choice of colors for the bedroom walls.
During the game, the children would pettifog over the rules instead of enjoying the play.
The committee members would pettifog for hours over minor details in the event planning.
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