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Of little importance
“What seems to many a trifling matter of wording could have profound consequences.”
Lacking sense, meaning, or purpose
Rather silly or lighthearted in nature
Physically small or little in size or amount
Not convincing, plausible or believable
Lighthearted or humorous in nature
Easily excused or forgiven
(of something abstract) Perceived only with attention to detail or subtlety
A flirtatious or amorous affair
A disinclination to action or work
Jesting, kidding, or engaging in malarkey
A lack of seriousness, especially at an improper time
An act of dabbling frivolously in an activity
An instance of wasting of time in idleness or trifles
Emphasizing insignificance
Present participle for to treat without seriousness or respect
“This is too serious a matter to trifle with, and it's too heartfelt an issue.”
Present participle for to behave or spend time in a frivolous way
“His antipathy to legal studies led him to trifle away in the most gentlemanly and unsatisfactory manner.”
Present participle for to waste something frivolously
“It concerns every man, who will not trifle away his soul, and fool himself into irrecoverable misery.”
Present participle for to act flirtatiously
“Christopher countered by saying he was hardly going to trifle with his best friend's sister, and he was certainly not some rake who would play her false.”
Present participle for to interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
Present participle for to flirt, especially in a manner that is unfaithful to one's significant other
Present participle for to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
Present participle for to move or act at a slow speed
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
Present participle for to talk much and to little purpose
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