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trifles

nounfemininecoloquial/piˈkwiɲɐʃ/low

pi·cui·nhas

Definition

Trivial or insignificant details that are given excessive attention or cause unnecessary argument.
Stop fussing over trifles and let's get to the point.
The argument was just about petty details.
Common collocations
make a fuss over triflesargue over petty details

Etymology

Derivação de 'pica' (no sentido de 'piquena coisa') + sufixo diminutivo '-inha'.

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