frivol
Use Frivol in a sentence
friv·ol
[friv-uh
l] verb, friv·oled, friv·ol·ing or (especially British) friv·olled, friv·ol·ling. Informal. verb (used without object)
1.
to behave frivolously; trifle.
verb (used with object)
2.
Related forms
friv·ol·er; especially British, friv·ol·ler, noun
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frivol (ˈfrɪvəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (often foll by away) , (US) -ols, -olling, -olled, -ols, -oling, -oled | |
| 1. | (intr) to behave frivolously; trifle |
| 2. | to waste on frivolous pursuits |
| [C19: back formation from | |
| 'frivoller | |
| —n | |
| 'frivoler | |
| —n | |
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Frivol
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is lollygag. Does it mean:
| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to spend time idly; loaf. |
Example sentences
These amendments are frivol ous, and are not worthy of serious consideration.
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