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trifle Definition and Meaning in English (trifle definition)

noun
Synonyms:trivialitybagatellenothing
Quick Answer • Definition

Trifle definition: A thing of little value or importance.

Definitions of Trifle

  1. 1noun

    A thing of little value or importance.

  2. 2noun

    A cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream.

  3. 3verb

    To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.

Example Sentences

casual

“Don't bother me with such trifles.”

casual

“She trifled with his affections, never taking him seriously.”

casual

“The dessert trifle was a perfect end to the meal.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetrifled
agent nountrifler
adjectivetrifling

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

trifle withphrasal_verb

To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect; to handle carelessly.

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Trifle definition: A thing of little value or importance.
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'Trifle' translates to 'trifle' in English. Trifle definition: A thing of little value or importance.
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