quibbler; argumentative person; logic-chopper
Refers to someone who habitually argues for the sake of arguing, often using overly logical or pedantic reasoning. Can be mildly derogatory.
He's such a quibbler that he tries to argue you down no matter what you say.
It's pointless to argue with that logic-chopper.
Means 'specious argument' or 'sophistry'; refers to the flawed logic itself, not the person.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes seen in casual writing.
Compound of 理屈 (logic, reasoning) and 屋 (suffix for a person with a certain trait or occupation).