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trifle
noun
verb
A cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
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ˈtɹaɪfəl
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noun
A cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
noun
A detail that is considered insignificant
noun
Something of small importance
verb
Waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
verb
Act frivolously
verb
Consider not very seriously
“He is trifling with her”
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He is trifling with her
She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
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