To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.
An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
To subject those present to teasing, ridicule or mockery, or to show contempt.
To be outrageously unreasonable.
To tease, ridicule or mock (someone) (with out of).