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trifler

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who trifles, or treats something as inconsequential.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A pewterer who produced small pewter utensils such as salt cellars.

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noun

Meaning 3

one who behaves lightly or not seriously

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: idler, loafer, do-nothing, layabout, bum

History

Etymology

From trifle + -er.