ˈpɪdl ˈpɪdəl pleɪ ˈtɹaɪfəl ˈtɹaɪfəl ˌtɹɪviˈæləti ˈwɒntən ˈwɑntən ˈwɒntən consider not very seriously He is trifling with her She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania act frivolously waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently something of small importance a detail that is considered insignificant a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate