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trifles

The correct spelling is trifles.

How to pronounce trifles

noun

IPA: /ˈtɹaɪ̯fl̩z/

Say it like: Tri-fle-s

The correct spelling is trifles. An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream. For example: "You must not trifle with her affections."

Usage Examples

You must not trifle with her affections.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
  2. 2.Anything that is of little importance or worth.
  3. 3.A very small amount (of something).
  4. 4.A particular kind of pewter.
  5. 5.Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter.

verb

  1. 1.To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.
  2. 2.To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.
  3. 3.To inconsequentially toy with something.
  4. 4.To squander or waste.
  5. 5.To make a trifle of, to make trivial.

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