fribble
[ frib-uhl ]
verb (used without object),frib·bled, frib·bling.
to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
verb (used with object),frib·bled, frib·bling.
to waste foolishly (often followed by away): He fribbled away one opportunity after another.
adjective
frivolous; foolish; trifling.
Origin of fribble
1First recorded in 1620–30; perhaps alteration of frivol
Other words from fribble
- fribbler, noun
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How to use fribble in a sentence
Peacock, created by the low comedian Angel, is a silly fribbling fop.
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British Dictionary definitions for fribble
fribble
/ (ˈfrɪbəl) /
verb
(tr) to fritter away; waste
(intr) to act frivolously; trifle
noun
a wasteful or frivolous person or action
adjective
frivolous; trifling
Origin of fribble
1C17: of unknown origin
Derived forms of fribble
- fribbler, noun
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