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trifling

[trahy-fling] / ˈtraɪ flɪŋ /


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The traffic cone guys weren't letting such trifling issues dampen their day.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon Apr. 11, 2026

Before IMG and ProServ, athletes typically got trifling rewards for endorsing products.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 21, 2026

The planet’s trifling atmosphere—about 1 percent the density of our own—is notoriously too thin to help slow down a spacecraft attempting to land, but can still create turbulence and potential disaster.

From Slate Dec. 9, 2025

“I see. And that is where those trifling maladjustments come in which you mentioned awhile ago—steel, hydroponics and so on.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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