frivolity
noun/frɪˈvɒləti/
/frɪˈvɑːləti/
(plural frivolities)
(often disapproving) [uncountable, countable]- behaviour that is silly or funny, especially when this is not suitable
- It was just a piece of harmless frivolity.
- A wave of frivolity has overtaken the election campaign.
- I can't waste time on such frivolities.
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