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- pronunciation:
- traI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- a trifle
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that has very little value or importance.
His anger seemed wasted on trifles.- synonyms:
- trinket
- similar words:
- nothing, token
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| related words: |
bit, dab, fraction |
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| phrase: |
a trifle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
trifles, trifling, trifled |
| definition: |
to treat something or someone lightly, without proper respect or care (usually followed by "with").
Don't trifle with a loaded gun.He was angry at her for trifling with his feelings.- synonyms:
- flirt, fool, toy
- similar words:
- dabble, disrespect, monkey
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| related words: |
dabble, monkey |
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| derivation: |
trifler (n.) |
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