picayunely

adv

picayunely

adv

Etymology From picayune + -ly.

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In a picayune manner.

Only under the most picayunely literal interpretation of rules can the thumping Kronwall laid on Havlat in Game 3 of the Western Conference final be considered interference.2009 May 24, Rosie DiManno, “`Gutless' hit is still reverberating”, in Toronto Star:

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