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trifles

/ˈtɹaɪ̯fl̩z/

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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, we enjoyed a large bowl of trifles, layered with fresh strawberries and a creamy custard. "

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noun

Anything that is of little importance or worth.

Examples :

"She worried about the small stains on her shirt, but I told her they were just trifles and no one would notice. "

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A very small amount (of something).

Examples :

"She only packed trifles, like a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, for the overnight trip. "

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noun

A particular kind of pewter.

Examples :

"My grandmother collects antique trifles; her favorite piece is a small, ornate box used for holding keepsakes. "

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Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter.

Examples :

"The antique shop displayed shelves filled with trifles, each gleaming softly and reflecting the light. "

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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."

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To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.

Examples :

"Even though the issue was serious, Mark still trifled with his friends during the meeting, making jokes and silly faces. "

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verb

To inconsequentially toy with something.

Examples :

"The bored student trifles with his pen, spinning it instead of taking notes. "

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verb

To squander or waste.

Examples :

"He trifles away his study time by playing video games. "

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verb

To make a trifle of, to make trivial.

Examples :

"She trifles with her homework, only spending a few minutes on each assignment. "

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