frivol

verb

friv·​ol ˈfri-vᵊl 

frivoled or frivolled; frivoling or frivolling ˈfri-vᵊl-iŋ 

-və-liŋ

intransitive verb

: to act frivolously : trifle

frivoler noun

or frivoller

ˈfri-və-lər 

Synonyms

• coquet
• coquette
• dally
• flirt
• mess around
• toy
• trifle

Examples of frivol in a Sentence

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

Kids Definition

frivol

verb

friv·​ol ˈfriv-əl 

frivoled or frivolled; frivoling or frivolling -(ə-)liŋ 

: trifle entry 2 sense 1b