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frivolity

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fri⋅vol⋅i⋅ty

  [fri-vol-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the quality or state of being frivolous: the frivolity of Mardi Gras.
2. a frivolous act or thing: It was a frivolity he had a hard time living down.
Origin:
1790–1800; < F frivolité. See frivolous, -ity

Synonyms:
1. self-indulgence, irresponsibility, triviality, abandon, levity, foolishness.
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fri·vol·i·ty   (frĭ-vŏl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. fri·vol·i·ties

  1. The quality or condition of being frivolous.

  2. A frivolous act or thing.

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