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Pettifogger can mean a quibbler or an unscrupulous lawyer
English pettifogger describes someone who raises petty, irritating objections. It can also mean an unscrupulous lawyer, particularly one of lesser skill. The lawyer sense is an insult rather than an ordinary professional title.
A dictionary’s occupational sense need not be a usable job title.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10