Main Entry:

¹tri·fle

Pronunciation:

\ˈtrī-fəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English trufle, trifle, from Anglo-French trufle, triffle fraud, trick, nonsense

Date:

14th century

1 : something of little value, substance, or importance 2 : a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits (as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream

— a trifle

: to some small degree : slightly <a trifle annoyed>