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- [friv-uh l]
- /ˈfrɪv əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [friv-uh l]
- /ˈfrɪv əl/
Definitions of frivoling word
- verb without object frivoling to behave frivolously; trifle. 1
- verb with object frivoling to spend frivolously (usually followed by away): to frivol away one's time. 1
- noun frivoling Present participle of frivol. 1
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Origin of frivoling
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; back formation from frivolous
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Parts of speech for Frivoling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frivoling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
frivoling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frivoling
noun frivoling
- idling — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- loafing — to idle away time: He figured the mall was as good a place as any for loafing.
- trifling — of very little importance; trivial; insignificant: a trifling matter.
- delaying — to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.
verb frivoling
- carry on — If you carry on doing something, you continue to do it.
- cosset — If someone is cosseted, everything possible is done for them and they are protected from anything unpleasant.
- fool around — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- gambol — to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
Antonyms for frivoling
noun frivoling
- hastening — to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry: to hasten to a place.
- hurrying — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
verb frivoling
- hoard — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
- store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- save — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- accumulate — When you accumulate things or when they accumulate, they collect or are gathered over a period of time.
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