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trifle — [trī′fəl] n. [ME < OFr trufle, mockery, dim. of truffe, deception] 1. something of little value or importance; trivial thing, idea, etc.; paltry matter 2. a small amount of money 3. a small amount or degree; bit 4. esp. in England, a dessert… … English World dictionary
trifle — ► NOUN 1) a thing of little value or importance. 2) a small amount. 3) Brit. a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. ► VERB 1) (trifle with) treat without seriousness or respect. 2) archaic ta … English terms dictionary
Trifle — For the type of metal, see Pewter. Trifle Trifle is a dessert dish made from thick (or often solidified) custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or gelatin, and whipped cream. These ingredients are usually arranged in layers with fruit and… … Wikipedia
trifle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. bagatelle, nothing, triviality; gewgaw, trinket, knickknack, gimcrack; particle, bit, morsel, trace. See littleness, unimportance. v. i. toy, play, dally, fool. See neglect. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A… … English dictionary for students
trifle — n 1. bagatelle, bauble, trinket, knickknack, Inf. doodad; gimcrack, gewgaw, whimwham, piece of junk; toy, plaything, dalliance, frivolity. 2. triviality, no great matter, no big thing, technicality; unimportant or inconsequential thing or matter … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
trifle — noun 1) we needn t bother the principal over such trifles Syn: unimportant thing, trivial thing, triviality, thing of no importance, thing of no consequence, bagatelle, inessential, nothing; technicality, nonissue; (trifles) trivia, minutiae,… … Thesaurus of popular words
trifle — /ˈtraɪfəl / (say truyfuhl) noun 1. an article or thing of small value. 2. a matter of slight importance; a trivial or insignificant affair or circumstance. 3. a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money. 4. a small quantity or amount of… …
trifle — trifler, n. /truy feuhl/, n., v., trifled, trifling. n. 1. an article or thing of very little value. 2. a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance. 3. a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money. 4. a small… … Universalium
trifle — n. & v. n. 1 a thing of slight value or importance. 2 a a small amount esp. of money (was sold for a trifle). b (prec. by a) somewhat (seems a trifle annoyed). 3 Brit. a confection of sponge cake with custard, jelly, fruit, cream, etc. v. 1 intr … Useful english dictionary
trifle — noun 1》 a thing of little value or importance. ↘a small amount. 2》 Brit. a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. verb 1》 (trifle with) treat without seriousness or respect. 2》 archaic talk or… … English new terms dictionary
