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trifling

adjective
tri·​fling | \ ˈtrÄ«-f(É™-)liÅ‹ How to pronounce trifling (audio) \

Definition of trifling

: lacking in significance or solid worth: such as
a : frivolous trifling talk
b : trivial a trifling gift
c chiefly dialectal : lazy, shiftless a trifling fellow
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Examples of trifling in a Sentence

a trifling sum of money deciding what you want to do for a living is no trifling matter

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First Known Use of trifling

1535, in the meaning defined above

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trifling

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English Language Learners Definition of trifling

: having little value or importance

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trifling

adjective
tri·​fling | \ ˈtrÄ«-fliÅ‹\

Kids Definition of trifling

1 : not serious : frivolous He worries about trifling details.
2 : of little value We paid a trifling amount.

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