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verb,
frib·bled,
frib·bling,
noun, adjective
verb (used without object)
1.
to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
verb (used with object)
2.
to waste foolishly (often followed by
away
):
He fribbled away one opportunity after another.
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to spend time idly; loaf.
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noun
3.
a foolish or frivolous person; trifler.
4.
anything trifling or frivolous.
5.
frivolousness.
adjective
6.
frivolous; foolish; trifling.
Origin:
1620–30;
perhaps alteration of
frivol
Related forms
frib·bler,
noun
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fribble
(ˈfrɪb
ə
l)
—
vb
1.
(
tr
) to fritter away; waste
2.
(
intr
) to act frivolously; trifle
—
n
3.
a wasteful or frivolous person or action
—
adj
4.
frivolous; trifling
[C17: of unknown origin]
'fribbler
—
n
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