Frivolities

/frɪˈvɒlɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frivolity; multiple instances of lack of seriousness, triviality, or lighthearted behavior.

Etymology

Plural of 'frivolity,' from Latin 'frivolus' meaning 'crumbly' or 'of little worth,' + French suffix '-ité.'

Kelly Says

The Latin root 'frivolus' meant 'crumbly'—frivolous behavior literally means something that 'crumbles' or lacks substance, which is why frivolities feel both weightless and somehow unsatisfying simultaneously.

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