noun

1. something of little value or importance; trivial thing, idea, etc.; paltry matter
2. a small amount of money
3. a small amount or degree; bit
4. esp. in England, a dessert consisting of spongecake soaked in wine, spread with jam, and covered with custard, whipped cream, etc.
5. 1. a kind of pewter of medium hardness
   2. utensils made of this

Etymology: ME < OFr trufle, mockery, dim. of truffe, deception

intransitive verb trifled -·fled, trifling -·fling

1. to talk or act jokingly, mockingly, etc.; deal lightly not a person to trifle with
2. to play or toy (with something)
3. to play fast and loose (with a person's affections); dally

transitive verb