Meaning: a small matter or something of little importance:
* "Don't worry about that spilled milk, it's a trifle."
* "The difference in price is trifling compared to the quality."
* "The argument was trifling, but it escalated quickly."
Meaning: a dessert made with layers of cake, custard, fruit, and cream:
* "We're having a trifle for dessert tonight."
* "My grandmother's trifle recipe is legendary."
* "The trifle was beautifully decorated with fresh berries."
Meaning: to treat someone or something as unimportant:
* "He trifled with my feelings by flirting with other women."
* "Don't trifle with me! I'm serious about this."
* "The company trifled with safety regulations, resulting in a major accident."