trifling

adjective

tri·fling | \ ˈtrī-f(ə-)liŋ

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

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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 | \ ˈtrī-fliŋ\

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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