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- [trahy-fuh l]
- /ˈtraɪ fəl/
- /ˈtraɪ.fl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-fuh l]
- /ˈtraɪ fəl/
Definitions of trifle word
- noun trifle an article or thing of very little value. 1
- noun trifle a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance. 1
- noun trifle a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money. 1
- noun trifle a small quantity or amount of anything; a little: She's still a trifle angry. 1
- noun trifle a literary, musical, or artistic work of a light or trivial character having no great or lasting merit; bagatelle. 1
- noun trifle a kind of pewter of medium hardness. 1
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Origin of trifle
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English tru(f)fle idle talk, deceit < Old French, variant of truf(f)e mockery, deceit; (v.) Middle English treoflen to mock < Old French trufler to make sport of
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Parts of speech for Trifle
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adjective
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determiner
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trifle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
trifle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trifle
verb trifle
- avail oneself of — to make use of to one's advantage
- bum around — If you bum around, you go from place to place without any particular destination, either for enjoyment or because you have nothing else to do.
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- bumming — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- cast away — to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the dice.
noun trifle
- bagatelle — something of little value or significance; trifle
- band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
- bauble — A bauble is a small, cheap ornament or piece of jewellery.
- bibelot — an attractive or curious trinket
- bygones — past; gone by; earlier; former: The faded photograph brought memories of bygone days.
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