Definitions

1. noun

a dessert made from layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and whipped cream

“She ordered a trifle for her birthday cake.”

2. verb

to consider something to be of little importance or to treat something carelessly

“He triffled with the project, and it never got done.”

3. verb

to engage in idle or trifling conversation

“At the party, people were trifling with each other, gossiping about nothing in particular.”

4. noun

a small, often unimportant matter or thing

“It’s just a trifle, but it’s been bothering me.”