From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Foodtrifletri‧fle1 /ˈtraɪfəl/ noun1 →a trifle2[countable] old-fashionedUNIMPORTANT something unimportant or not valuableThere’s no point in arguing over trifles.3[countable, uncountable]DF a cold Britishsweetdish made of layers of cake, fruit, jelly, custard, and creamExamples from the Corpustrifle• Alas, they are just a trifle over life size.• A tall man of military bearing, who I fancied looked a trifleuncomfortable in civilian clothes, stood on the threshold.• But such a trifle was not worthy of being brought by such a gentleman as you seem to be.• At first, the difficulty he had in opening the door of his room seemed no more than an irritatingtrifle.• Buying a house is no trifle for middle class families.• His antiquariantemperament has made him a greater snapper-up of unconsideredtrifles of archaeology, architecture and literature.trifletrifle2 verb →trifle with somebody/somethingExamples from the Corpustrifle• I was in no mood to trifle.• Ferrycaptains have no time to trifle with ineptsailorsblocking the channel.• How dare you trifle with me, he might have said; and worse, why should I care?• I loathe men who trifle with women's affections.Origintrifle1(1200-1300)Old Frenchtrufe, trufle"deceiving, making fun"