Trifling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Trifling is an adjective meaning Trivial, or of little importance.
Meaning
Trivial, or of little importance.
More Meanings
- Frivolous.
- (now chiefly African-American Vernacular) Good-for-nothing; shady or lazy; scrub.
- The act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.
- present participle and gerund of trifle
Example Sentences
You trifling good for nothin’ type of brother.
"To hell with that trifling nigga!", and "You deserved every bad thing you got!"
[…] it doesn't take him long to make any of them, and he sells them for some trifling sum of money.
My hand was aching to slap that silly heifer. I told her to take her trifling ass down to Burger King and get herself a job flipping burgers […]
Word Forms
- triflings
Synonyms for trifling
Depending on context, synonyms include trivial, inconsequential, petty, base, contemptible, floccinaucinihilipilificatious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paltry, dawdling, negligible, worthless, dalliance, petty.
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