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Word of the Day – Fribble

By January 31, 2025Word of the Day

Fribble (verb)

fib-uhl

to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle

First recorded in 1620–30. Of obscure origin; perhaps related to frivolous, from the Latin frīvolus, meaning “silly, worthless.”

Example sentences

“Must you fribble around so much when we’re on such a tight schedule?”

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