trifle trifle /ˈtraɪfəl/

noun

1. Something of small importance  ( small beer [Informal] , trifle , trivia , triviality , piddler [Informal] )
   something of small importance
   
2. A detail that is considered insignificant  ( trifle , triviality )
   a detail that is considered insignificant
   
3. A cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate  ( trifle )
   a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
    I made a beautiful trifle for the family gathering, with layers of sponge cake, custard, and fresh fruit
   I made a beautiful trifle for the family gathering, with layers of sponge cake, custard, and fresh fruit
   
   

verb

1. Consider not very seriously  ( dally , trifle , play )
   consider not very seriously
    He is trifling with her
   He is trifling with her
    She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
   She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
   
2. Act frivolously  ( frivol , trifle )
   act frivolously
   
3. Waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently  ( piddle [Informal] , piddle away , trifle , wanton [Archaic] , wanton away )
   waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently