Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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trifle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bagatelle | Yes | No | No | No |
trifle (noun) | bagatelle (noun) |
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something of small importance | a table game in which short cues are used to knock balls into holes that are guarded by wooden pegs; penalties are incurred if the pegs are knocked over |
a detail that is considered insignificant | something of little value or significance |
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate | a light piece of music for piano |
trifle (verb) | bagatelle (verb) |
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consider not very seriously | |
act frivolously | |
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently |