n.
Pronunciation: ' tr ī -f ə l
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>