A thing that is considered to be of little value or importance; a trifle or something trivial.
From French 'bagatelle,' derived from Italian 'bagatella,' possibly from an obscure origin. The word traveled through Italian and French to mean something of little worth.
The word 'bagatelle' is itself a bagatelle—it's rarely used today despite having a charming, whimsical quality that makes it perfect for describing small, unimportant matters with elegance.
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