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Meaning of frivolous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

frivolous

Pronunciation:/ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs//ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

  2. Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.

  3. (said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.