piffled
-
past participleof piffle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
pifflenounnonsense, as trivial or senseless talk. -
past tense formof piffle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
pifflenounnonsense, as trivial or senseless talk.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I knew — I knew what was coming, when we bid on the Byfleet's keel — They piddled and piffled with iron: I'd given my orders for steel!
From Verses 1889-1896 by Rudyard Kipling
Misther Madden says 'Piffle,' but Oi say where are they piffled to?
From The Cruise of the Dry Dock by T. S. Stribling
They piddled and piffled with iron: I'd given my orders for steel.
From The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling