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A trifle is a small amount of something or is something of little importance, or a dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake, jelly and cream. (noun)
- An example of trifle is a matter that is not very important and that doesn't merit a lot of consideration.
- An example of trifle is a dessert with wine soaked spongecake, strawberry jelly and whipped cream.
To trifle is to treat someone without respect, or to waste time playing or doing silly and frivolous things. (verb)
- An example of trifle is when a man treats a woman without respect.
- An example of trifle is when you sit around gossiping all day.
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