trifle

[trahy-fuhl] / ˈtraɪ fəl /

NOUN

novelty item

Synonyms

STRONG

bagatelle bauble curio gewgaw knickknack nothing novelty plaything toy trinket triviality whatnot

WEAK

bibelot objet d'art

NOUN

very small amount

Synonyms

STRONG

bit dash diddly drop eyelash fraction hint jot little particle piece pinch shade speck spot squat suggestion suspicion touch trace

WEAK

fly speck no big deal soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

a lot

VERB

toy with; mess around

Synonyms

STRONG

coquet dabble dally dawdle dilly-dally doodle fidget flirt fool fritter idle loiter lollygag lounge misuse monkey palter philander play potter putter squander toy twiddle wanton waste

WEAK

amuse oneself be insincere fool around fool with fribble futz around horse around indulge in lead on mess with monkey with play games with play with string along use up waste time wink at

Antonyms

STRONG

hasten hoard hurry push rush save work

Example Sentences

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Looking towards Christmas, the baker said he would be making a triple chocolate tart for his cousin Grace and might recreate his trifle from the show.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Rachel attempts to help with the cooking, creating a trifle that includes custard, jam, beef and peas.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

“Baking should spark joy for both the maker and the recipient. There’s room for a trifle and a heart-shaped Lambeth cake. One doesn’t cancel the other.”

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

His eyes are maybe a trifle close set, his lips a little thin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

“Go on, please,” said Laurie, as Jo became absorbed in her work, looking a trifle displeased.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

trifle

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