Trifling has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
2
The act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.
Verb
1
present participle of trifle
Adjective
1
not worth considering
"he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"
"piffling efforts"
"a trifling matter"
2
Trivial, or of little importance.
Example Sentences
"he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"
adjective
"piffling efforts"
adjective
"a trifling matter"
adjective
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