English dictionary

trifle

/'tr/aI/f/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
a detail that is considered insignificant

noun.cognition

Synonyms technicality triviality

Source: WordNet 3.0
something of small importance

noun.artifact

Synonyms small beer trivia triviality

Source: WordNet 3.0
A thing of very little value or importance; a paltry, or trivial, affair.

noun

Source: webster1913

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

verb.stative

Synonyms piddle piddle away wanton wanton away

Source: WordNet 3.0
act frivolously

verb.social

Synonyms frivol

Source: WordNet 3.0
consider not very seriously

verb.cognition

Synonyms dally play

Source: WordNet 3.0
To act or talk without seriousness, gravity, weight, or dignity; to act or talk with levity; to indulge in light or trivial amusements.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make of no importance; to treat as a trifle.

verb

Source: webster1913