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piffling

[ pif-ling ]
/ ˈpɪf lɪŋ /

adjective

of little worth; trifling; piddling: piffling efforts.

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Origin of piffling

First recorded in 1890–95; piffle + -ing2

Words nearby piffling

piezomagnetic effect, piezometer, piezometry, PIF, piffle, piffling, pig, Pigalle, pig bed, pigboat, pig boiling
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British Dictionary definitions for piffling

piffling
/ (ˈpɪflɪŋ) /

adjective

worthless, trivial
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