trifle
word
/ˈtɹaɪfəɫ/
/tɹˈaɪfəl/
Definition
A trifle is something that is not very important or has little value. It can also refer to a light British dessert made with cake, fruit, jelly, and cream.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary for 'something unimportant'. Common: 'a mere trifle', 'not a trifle', 'trifle with' (to treat without seriousness, as in 'don't trifle with my feelings'). The dessert meaning is mainly British.
Spanish: bagatela - tontería - nimiedadPortuguese (BR): ninharia - bobagem - bagatelaPortuguese (PT): ninharia - insignificânciaChinese (Simplified): 琐事 - 小事Chinese (Traditional): 瑣事 - 小事Hindi: तिपहिया - मामूली बातArabic: تفاهة - شيء بسيطBengali: তুচ্ছ বিষয়Russian: пустяк - мелочьJapanese: 些細なこと - 取るに足りない事Vietnamese: chuyện nhỏ nhặt - điều không quan trọngKorean: 사소한 일 - 하찮은 것Turkish: önemsiz şey - ufak tefek şeyUrdu: معمولی بات - چھوٹی باتIndonesian: hal kecil - perkara sepele
Example Sentences
Please don't worry about such a trifle.
basic
He bought it for a trifle at the market.
basic
She made a delicious trifle for dessert.
basic
That mistake was just a trifle; don't let it bother you.
natural
I wouldn't trifle with that old man—he's tougher than he seems.
natural
She spent hours making that trifle, so be sure to try some!
natural