frivol

verb

friv·​ol ˈfri-vᵊl How to pronounce frivol (audio)
frivoled or frivolled; frivoling or frivolling ˈfri-vᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce frivol (audio)
-və-liŋ
frivoler noun
or frivoller

Example Sentences

my friends warned me not to frivol with that guy, as he was likely to take me seriously

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from frivolous

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frivol was in 1866

Dictionary Entries Near frivol

Cite this Entry

“Frivol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frivol. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

Kids Definition

frivol

verb
friv·​ol ˈfriv-əl How to pronounce frivol (audio)
frivoled or frivolled; frivoling or frivolling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce frivol (audio)
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