trifles
|tri/fles|
B2
/ˈtraɪfəlz/
(trifle)
insignificant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trifle' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'trufle,' where 'trufle' meant 'mockery or jest.'
Historical Evolution
'trufle' changed from Old French word 'trufle' and eventually became the modern English word 'trifle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mockery or jest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'something of little value or importance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small or insignificant things or matters.
He often worries about trifles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41