trifle

Definitions

A thing of little value or importance.

A cold dessert made of layers of sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream.

To treat someone or something as unimportant or to talk or act in a frivolous way.

Examples

Do not trifle with my patience by arriving late again.

The amount of money involved is a mere trifle compared to the total budget.

She prepared a delicious fruit trifle for the dessert course.

Synonyms

bauble trinket nugatory frivolity bagatelle nothing pittance

Antonyms

essential staple treasure substance importance weight necessity