Treated something as unimportant or wasted time on something silly; played with something idly.
From Old French trufle, possibly related to medieval Latin truffle (deception). The word entered English around 1600 with the meaning of 'to deceive' or 'to joke.'
A 'trifle' is also a dessert (cake with cream), and the word's connection to 'something light and unimportant' makes the name perfect—it's a dessert that's literally not meant to be taken seriously!
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