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trifles

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

trifles

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trifles is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, trifles is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftrifles

1noun
  • An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
  • Anything that is of little importance or worth.

    Synonyms: bagatelle, "minor detail", whiffle

  • A very small amount (of something).

    Synonyms: smidgen

  • A particular kind of pewter.
  • Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter.
1verb
  • To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.

    Example: "You must not trifle with her affections."

  • To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.
  • To inconsequentially toy with something.
  • To squander or waste.
  • To make a trifle of, to make trivial.
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