trifle
/ˈtraɪfəl/
noun
- Something of little value, importance, or significance.
- The argument started over a trifle and quickly got out of hand.
- He spent his entire allowance on trifles like candy and stickers.
- Don't worry about that mistake; it's a mere trifle.
- A cold dessert made of layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and whipped cream.
- The trifle was so rich that I could only eat a small portion.
- For dessert, Grandma served her famous sherry trifle with fresh berries.
- She layered the trifle in a glass bowl so everyone could see the colorful stripes.
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verb
- To treat something or someone without seriousness or respect; to toy with.
- He was known to trifle with people's emotions, never committing to a relationship.
- You should not trifle with your health by skipping doctor's appointments.
- The detective warned the witness not to trifle with the court.
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