trifled

Meanings

• Verb

  To play or deal triflingly with something; treat carelessly or lightly; interfere with or disturb unnecessarily.

  - "He trifled with the idea of quitting his job."
  - "She was annoyed when her sister trifled with her things."

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Synonyms

fritter , wanton , fiddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trifled
tried , tide , hided , pride , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of trifled that leads to same result
trifle , trifled , trifler , triflers , trifles , trifling , trifle with , trifled with , trifles with , trifling with

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

trifles, trifling, trifled, trifles, trifler, trifles

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to play at cards' or 'to play the lute', from the Old French trifler 'to pluck the strings of a lute or harp', from trifle 'string, sinew'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'trifle' comes from the Old French word 'trifler', which originally meant 'to pluck the strings of a lute'.

2. In literature, 'trifling' behavior is often portrayed as a negative trait, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' when Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'take heed of this, my meaning; never make a fool a fool; for a fool doth think he is wise, and a wise man must often appear a fool.'

3. The word 'trifle' is also used in the title of a classic English dessert, 'Trifle', which is typically made with layers of cake, fruit, and custard.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fiddling: Refers to playing with something in a careless or distracted manner, often used metaphorically to describe interference or manipulation.

2. Trifle: A light, often savory dish made from bread, meat, or fruit, usually served cold and garnished with sauce or jelly.

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How to Memorize "trifled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone handling an object carelessly or playing with it without concern, or picture the word 'trifle' written out and remember the 'f' and 'le' sounds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trifle' with the idea of carelessness or frivolous behavior, or link it to the word 'trivia' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Treat If Lightly' to remember the meaning of 'trifle' as 'to treat if lightly'.

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