trivia

noun

Definition of trivianext
as in nonsense

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Recent Examples of trivia The 32-ounce cups come with a lid, straw and a bookmark with Chick-fil-A trivia. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 The Hum, Covington After a recent rebranding, this Covington restaurant, bar and trivia spot announced its permanent closure on social media. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 Hop Atomica will host a beer theme trivia. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 Bargoers love The Ark's trivia and Singo (like bingo, but with song clips), and foodies enjoy a menu packed with comfort dishes like burgers, clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and fish and chips. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trivia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivia
  1. nonsense
  2. claptrap
  3. follies
  4. bunk
  5. drivel
  6. trash
  7. humbug
Noun
  • Anyway, Cunningham faced a ton of nonsense from the onset, mainly from the crowd.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • No Instagram gimmicks, no fusion nonsense, just the best version of something that sounds simple but isn't.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That’s in contrast with Andrew’s lexicon of touchy-feely claptrap, all seemingly declarations of support and empathy but, ultimately, hollow.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of claptrap
Noun
  • For example, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, perhaps the most serious attempt to eliminate fiscal follies, promised to gradually reduce federal deficits until 1991, when a balanced budget would be achieved.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • According to Sosnick, investors today may be too focused on companies’ rosy short-term guidance and assuming the good times will last — one of the many follies of those who got burned in 2000.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Definition of follies
Noun
  • The lower level also includes a separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, three guest suites, and a bunk suite sleeping four.
    — Joe Marusak July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Air New Zealand is offering bunk rentals on its longest flight from New York to Auckland.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Beall’s drivel is definitely worthy of bird cage lining.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This is some boring, recycled drivel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of drivel
Noun
  • Or the convention center in Christchurch that became carbon zero because one young staffer started auditing the trash bins.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In The Athletic’s anonymous annual player poll, he has been voted the NFL’s biggest trash talker and most annoying player.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trash
Noun
  • Hypocrites, humbugs, Germans, Jews, Yankees, foreigners, Park Laners, cosmopolitan riffraff.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • An ephemeral wind of nothing that blows away like humbug.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Definition of humbug

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