Definition of FRIVOL

frivol

Plural: frivols

Verb

Verb Forms: frivoled, frivoling, frivols, frivolled, frivolling

  • To behave in a silly or unserious manner.
  • act frivolously
  • To behave frivolously.
  • To trifle.

Noun

  • An unserious person; a shallow person.
  • An idle diversion or pastime; a frivolity.

Examples

  • While some players frivol with their letter tiles, serious competitors focus intensely.

Origin / Etymology

From French frivole, from Latin frīvolus (“trifling, worthless”).

Synonyms

trifle

Scrabble Score: 12

frivol: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
frivol: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
frivol: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

frivol: valid Words With Friends Word