Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pettifoggery

👉 Pettifogry is a genre of painting that features small, often unidentifiable objects as the main subject. These objects are often found in natural settings and can include things like rocks, leaves, flowers, or even other objects that appear to be floating in water. The term comes from the German word "pettifog," which means "small stone." Pettifogs were common in the Old World and are now considered a type of petroglyph.

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