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Word: Trifle
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (also denoting an idle story told to deceive or amuse): from Old French trufle, by-form of trufe ‘deceit’, of unknown origin. The verb derives from Old French truffler ‘mock, deceive’
ˈtrʌɪfl
a thing of little value or importance
Short Definition:thing of little value or importance
Examples:- we needn't trouble the headmaster over such trifles
a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream
Short Definition:cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard and cream
Examples:- syllabubs, trifles, and other dishes
- bowls of trifle followed
Word: Trifle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈtrʌɪfl
treat without seriousness or respect
Short Definition:treat without seriousness or respect
Examples:- he is not a man to be trifled with
- men who trifle with women's affections
talk or act frivolously
Short Definition:talk or act frivolously
Examples:- we will not trifle—life is too short
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