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>