trifle

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtraɪfəl/
• Hyphenation: tri‧fle

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular trifle

Plural trifles

1. Something of little worth, notice, or importance

   This issue is a mere trifle.

2. A British dessert of cake, fruit, cream, and custard.

   Mary Anne, you may serve the trifle.

Verb

Plain form trifle

Third-person singular trifles

Past tense trifled

Past participle trifled

Present participle trifling

1. Toying with.

   Are you trifling with my affections?