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trifles Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈtɹaɪ̯fl̩z/

What Is Another Word for Trifles?

Instead of trifles you can say bagatelle, minor detail or whiffle depending on the context.

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Trifles as a Noun

1

plural of trifle

2

An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

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3

Anything that is of little importance or worth.

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4

A very small amount (of something).

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5

A particular kind of pewter.

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6

Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter.

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Trifles as a Verb

1

third-person singular simple present indicative of trifle

2

To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.

You must not trifle with her affections.

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3

To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.

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4

To inconsequentially toy with something.

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5

To squander or waste.

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6

To make a trifle of, to make trivial.

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Trifles in a Sentence

You must not trifle with her affections.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Trifles

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Quick Facts About Trifles

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈtɹaɪ̯fl̩z/
Meaningplural of trifle
Synonymsbagatelle, minor detail and whiffle

Questions People Ask About Trifles

Is trifles a noun or a verb?

Trifles is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is a synonym for trifles as a noun?

As a noun, synonyms for trifles include bagatelle, minor detail, whiffle and smidgen.

What is a synonym for trifles as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for trifles include fritter, wanton and fiddle.

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