trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Trivial, or of little importance.Trifling, apparently, was the circumstance that led to the restoration of Charles. But there is nothing really little or trifling in the government of God. — 1840 •Frivolous. •Good-for-nothing; shady or lazy; scrub.You trifling good for nothin’ type of brother. noun1 •The act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour. formstriflings · more trifling · most trifling