a thing of little value or importance

we needn't trouble the headmaster over such trifles

a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream

syllabubs, trifles, and other dishes

bowls of trifle followed

treat without seriousness or respect

he is not a man to be trifled with

men who trifle with women's affections

talk or act frivolously

we will not trifle—life is too short