[trahy-fuh
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noun, verb, -fled, -fling.| 1. | an article or thing of very little value. |
| 2. | a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance. |
| 3. | a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money. |
| 4. | a small quantity or amount of anything; a little: She's still a trifle angry. |
| 5. | a literary, musical, or artistic work of a light or trivial character having no great or lasting merit; bagatelle. |
| 6. | a kind of pewter of medium hardness. |
| 7. | trifles, articles made of this. |
| 8. | English Cookery. a dessert usually consisting of custard and cake soaked in wine or liqueur, and jam, fruit, or the like. |
| 9. | to deal lightly or without due seriousness or respect: Don't trifle with me! |
| 10. | to play or toy by handling or fingering: He sat trifling with a pen. |
| 11. | to act or talk in an idle or frivolous way. |
| 12. | to pass time idly or frivolously; waste time; idle. |
| 13. | to pass or spend (time) idly or frivolously (usually fol. by away). |