trifle

/tɹˈaɪfəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
2. a detail that is considered insignificant
3. something of small importance

verb

1. waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
2. act frivolously
3. consider not very seriously
   “He is trifling with her”

Synonyms for trifle

• triviality
• trivia
• small beer
• piddle
• wanton
• wanton away
• piddle away
• frivol
• dally
• play

Words that rhyme with trifle

• stifle
• rifle
• pfeifle
• reifel
• zweifel