Trifles

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪfəl/

Trifles (noun)

  1. Something not important or serious.
  2. A sweet dish with layers of cake, fruit, and cream.

Examples

  • He considered the mistake a mere trifle.
  • Don't worry about such a trifle.

Common collocations: mere trifle, trifle with, fruit trifle, make a trifle, layered trifle

Trifles (verb)

  1. To handle something as if it is not important.

Examples

  • He tends to trifle with serious matters.
  • Don't trifle with her emotions.

Synonyms of Trifles

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trifles

  • when discussing importance
  • when emphasizing value