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'.