Definition of A Trifle in English :
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A Trifle meaning in English
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A Trifle pronunciation in English
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A Trifle
see synonyms of a trifleAdverb
to a small degree; somewhat
Example Sentences:'it's a bit warm''felt a little better''a trifle smaller'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
A Trifle
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1.
a. Something of little importance or value.
b. A small amount; a jot.
2. A dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake soaked in sherry, rum, or brandy and topped with layers of jam or jelly, custard, and whipped cream.
3.
a. A moderately hard variety of pewter.
b. trifles Utensils made from this variety of pewter.
v. tri·fled, tri·fling, tri·fles
v.intr.
1. To treat flippantly or without seriousness; play or toy: Don't trifle with my affections. See Synonyms at flirt.
2. Archaic To act or speak with little seriousness or purpose; jest.
v.tr.
To waste (time or money, for example).
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