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TRIFLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Trifle.

How to pronounce trifle:

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Trifle - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pudpudding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A detail that is considered insignificant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
triviality

Something of small importance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
small beertriviatriviality
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
objectphysical object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trifle - as a verb

Waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piddlepiddle awaywantonwanton away

Act frivolously

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frivol

Consider not very seriously

Example: "He is trifling with her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dallyplay

Example Sentences

"She ate a trifle for dessert."
"He spent a trifle on a new pair of shoes."
"The picture on the wall was knocked askew by a trifle of wind."
"I don't want to waste even a trifle of time on this matter."
"The book was filled with entertaining trifles and anecdotes."
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Word Game Points

Is TRIFLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trifle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRIFLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TRIFLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trifle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIFLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TRIFLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trifle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIFLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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