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frivolous

The correct spelling is frivolous.

How to pronounce frivolous

/ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/

Say it like: Fri-vol-ows

The correct spelling is frivolous. Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.
  2. 2.Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.
  3. 3.(said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

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