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- DictionaryTri·fle/ˈtrīf(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a thing of little value or importance: "we needn't trouble the headmaster over such trifles"
- 2. a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream: British "syllabubs, trifles, and other dishes"
verb
- 1. treat (someone or something) without seriousness or respect: "he is not a man to be trifled with"
- 2. talk or act frivolously: archaic "we will not trifle—life is too short"
6 days ago · noun. 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 consisting of spongecake soaked in wine, spread with jam, and covered with custard, whipped cream, etc.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Food tri‧fle1 /ˈtraɪfəl/ noun 1 → a trifle 2 [ countable] old-fashioned something unimportant or not valuable There’s no point in arguing over trifles. 3 [ countable, uncountable] a cold British sweet dish made of layers of cake, fruit, jelly, custard, and cream Examples from the Co...
3 days ago · You can use a trifle to mean slightly or to a small extent, especially in order to make something you say seem less extreme . [vagueness] As a photographer, he'd found both locations just a trifle disappointing. 'There we go,' said Diane, a trifle too cheerily. His uniform made him look a trifle out of place.
n. an article or thing of very little value. a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance. a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money. a small quantity or amount of anything; a little: She's still a trifle angry. a literary, musical, or artistic work of a light or trivial character having no great or lasting merit;
TRIFLE definition: 1. slightly: 2. a cold, sweet dish that has layers of cake, fruit, custard (= sweet, yellow…. Learn more.
trifle meaning: 1. slightly: 2. a cold, sweet dish that has layers of cake, fruit, custard (= sweet, yellow…. Learn more.
1. To trifle with the feelings of others is to risk damaging relationships. 2. The company can't afford to trifle with customer complaints; address them promptly. 3. It's a mistake to trifle with the importance of effective communication. 4. Don't trifle with opportunities for personal growth; seize them when they arise. 5.
