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Definitions for a trifle
a tri·fle
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Princeton's WordNet
a bit, a little, a trifleadverb
to a small degree; somewhat
"it's a bit warm"; "felt a little better"; "a trifle smaller"
Wiktionary
a trifleadverb
A little.
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a trifle
A trifle is a thing of little value, significance, or importance. It can also refer to a type of dessert typically consisting of layers of sponge cake, jelly, custard, and cream.
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a trifle
Read the full text of the A Trifle poem by Henry Timrod on the Poetry.com website.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of a trifle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of a trifle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of a trifle in a Sentence
Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.
Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. One great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits and trifle away their time insipidly is, because they find their curiosity balked, and their inquiries neglected.
Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it.... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.
At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.
Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.
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