Trifle | Mean of trifle in English Dictionary
/ˈtraɪfəl/
- Noun
- something that does not have much value or importance
- There's no reason to argue over such trifles.
- The money is a mere trifle to me.
- a dessert made of layers of cake, jam or jelly, and custard and topped with whipped cream
- to a small degree
- The music is just a trifle [=a bit, a tad] too loud.
- Verb
- to treat or deal with (someone or something) in a way that shows a lack of proper respect or seriousness
- You shouldn't trifle with their feelings.
- Crime is not a subject to be trifled with.
- She is not someone to be trifled with. [=she should be treated with respect]