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frivol

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friv·ol  (frvl)
intr.v. friv·oled or friv·olled, friv·ol·ing or friv·ol·ling, friv·ols
To behave frivolously.

[Back-formation from frivolous.]

frivol·er n.

frivol [ˈfrɪvəl]
vb -ols, -olling, -olled US, -ols -oling, -oled Informal
1. (intr) to behave frivolously; trifle
2. (tr; often foll by away) to waste on frivolous pursuits
[back formation from frivolous]
frivoller  US, frivoler n
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Verb1.frivolfrivol - act frivolously                      
behave, act, do - behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"


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