Difference between Pettifog and Squabble

What is the difference between Pettifog and Squabble?

Pettifog as a verb is to quibble over trivial matters; nitpick while Squabble as a verb is to participate in a minor fight or argument.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A minor fight or argument as between children, for example.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To participate in a minor fight or argument.

We hope you now know whether to use Pettifog or Squabble in your sentence.