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trifle

/ˈtɹaɪfəl/

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noun

An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

Examples :

"For dessert, Grandma made a delicious trifle with layers of strawberries, sponge cake, and whipped cream. "

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noun

Anything that is of little importance or worth.

Examples :

"The broken pencil was a trifle, easily replaceable. "

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noun

A very small amount (of something).

Examples :

"He added only a trifle of salt to the soup, just a tiny pinch. "

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noun

A particular kind of pewter.

Examples :

"My grandmother's antique tea set was made of a beautiful trifle, a type of pewter. "

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noun

Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a beautiful collection of trifle, showcasing the artistry of colonial pewterers. "

material utensil

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verb

To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.

Examples :

"You must not trifle with her affections."

attitude action value

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verb

To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.

Examples :

"During the serious meeting, John's urge to trifle with his pen and make silly noises got him a stern look from his boss. "

action character attitude communication

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verb

To inconsequentially toy with something.

Examples :

"He finished his homework quickly, but then began to trifle with his pens and pencils instead of studying for the test. "

attitude action character

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verb

To squander or waste.

Examples :

"He often trifled away his study time by playing video games, and then regretted it during exams. "

value economy business

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verb

To make a trifle of, to make trivial.

Examples :

"She tends to trifle with her responsibilities, often leaving tasks unfinished. "

attitude value character