frib·ble
| \ ˈfri-bəl
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fribbled; fribbling\
ˈfri-b(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of fribble
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to trifle or fool away
fribble
nounDefinition of fribble (Entry 2 of 2)
: a frivolous person, thing, or idea
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Synonyms for fribble
Synonyms: Verb
- doodle,
- fiddle (around),
- fool around,
- goof (around),
- hang about
- [British],
- kick around,
- mess around,
- monkey (around),
- play,
- potter (around),
- putter (around),
- trifle
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“Fribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fribble. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of fribble was in 1633
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