🍰trifle

Meaning

A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.

something of little importance or value; a small amount

Example Sentences

He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle.

Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.

Example Expressions

trifle with

Synonyms

triviality, insignificance, bauble, knick-knack, bagatelle, nothing

Entry 1

triviality, insignificance, bauble, knick-knack

Entry 2

triviality, insignificance, bagatelle, nothing

Antonyms

importance, seriousness, significance, major issue

Entry 1

importance, seriousness

Entry 2

importance, significance, major issue

Collocations

mere trifle, trifle dessert, trifle with, don't trifle with, trifling matter

Entry 1

mere trifle, trifle dessert, trifle with

Entry 2

mere trifle, don't trifle with, trifling matter

More Example Sentences

There was a misunderstanding among all the members of the family on a trifle thing.