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Meaning of trifle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trifle

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹaɪfəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

  2. Anything that is of little importance or worth.

    Synonyms:bagatelleminor detailwhiffle
  3. A very small amount (of something).

    Synonyms:smidgen
  4. A particular kind of pewter.

verb

Definitions

  1. To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.

    Example: You must not trifle with her affections.

  2. To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.

  3. To inconsequentially toy with something.

  4. To squander or waste.