First Known Use: 1633
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1fribble
verb frib·ble \ˈfri-bəl\
frib·bledfrib·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of FRIBBLE
transitive verb
: to trifle or fool away
intransitive verb
1
: trifle
2
obsolete : dodder
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Origin of FRIBBLE
origin unknown
Related to FRIBBLE
- Synonyms
- doodle, fool around, fiddle (around), goof (around), hang about [British], kick around, mess around, monkey (around), play, potter (around), putter (around), trifle
2fribble
noun
Definition of FRIBBLE
: a frivolous person, thing, or idea
— frib·ble adjective
First Known Use of FRIBBLE
1664
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