Trifle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Trifle ( noun )

1. A small or insignificant amount.
2. A dessert made with layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard or cream.
3. Something of little value or importance.

Origin:

From middle english trufle, from old french trufle, from latin trifolium ("clover") or tri- + folium ("leaf"), because it was traditionally made with clover leaves or other such leaves.

Examples:

1. He cares not a trifle for anyone's opinion.
2. She made a trifle for dessert, with layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard.
3. It's just a trifle, a minor inconvenience.
4. The trifle amount of money he had left wouldn't even buy a cup of coffee.
5. The trifle ornament on the cake was made of sugar.

(As a verb)

Trifle ( verb )

1. A small or insignificant amount.
2. A dessert made with layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard or cream.
3. Something of little value or importance.

Origin:

From middle english trufle, from old french trufle, from latin trifolium ("clover") or tri- + folium ("leaf"), because it was traditionally made with clover leaves or other such leaves.

Examples:

1. He cares not a trifle for anyone's opinion.
2. She made a trifle for dessert, with layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard.
3. It's just a trifle, a minor inconvenience.
4. The trifle amount of money he had left wouldn't even buy a cup of coffee.
5. The trifle ornament on the cake was made of sugar.