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frivolity
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frivolity
(noun)
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frivolity
/frɪ
ˈ
vɑːləti/
noun
plural
frivolities
frivolity
/frɪ
ˈ
vɑːləti/
noun
plural
frivolities
Learner's definition of FRIVOLITY
1
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noncount
]
:
a lack of seriousness
:
the quality or state of being silly or frivolous
He has no patience for
frivolity
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:
something that is unnecessary or silly
He spends money on the latest fashions and other
frivolities
.
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