frivol (redirected from frivoling)

friv·ol  (frvl)

intr.v. friv·oled or friv·olled, friv·ol·ing or friv·ol·ling, friv·ols

To behave frivolously.

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[Back-formation from frivolous.]

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frivol·er n.

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frivol [ˈfrɪv^əl]

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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Verb

1.

frivol - act frivolously                       trifle 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"