1. something of little importance or value
2. a small amount
3. a cold dessert made with layers of cake, fruit, custard, and whipped cream
Usage: British

1. to treat without seriousness or respect
2. to spend time in a wasteful way

Examples

• Don’t worry about such trifles when you have bigger problems to solve.
• She was upset over a mere trifle.
• Add just a trifle more salt to the soup.
• The traditional English trifle was served for dessert.
• Don’t trifle with my emotions.
• Stop trifling away your time on social media.
• He considered the complaint a trifle not worth addressing.