frivol
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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(intr) to behave frivolously; trifle
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to waste on frivolous pursuits
Other Word Forms
- frivoler noun
- frivoller noun
Etymology
Origin of frivol
First recorded in 1865–70; back formation from frivolous
Example Sentences
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For his present visit, Gielgud apparently questioned the importance of being earnest: he would frivol first in Wilde's classic farce, later in Congreve's Restoration comedy, Love for Love.
From Time Magazine Archive
There were few awards in fields of frivol: Oscars, Tonys, Grammys didn't exist.
From Time Magazine Archive
He only signaled to another guard—this one taller and older—who said, “Step aside, please, or we’ll have to arrest you. This is not a place to frivol with.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
I am ever Yours Sincerely, Past the shadow of a doubt, Yours Forever, if you'll merely Cut the frivol out.
From Tobogganing on Parnassus by Adams, Franklin P. (Franklin Pierce)
I thought 41 I would study some in Philadelphia, but goodness me, there wasn’t a minute’s time to do anything but frivol.
From Patty's Summer Days by Wells, Carolyn
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