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piffle.

Nonsense, foolish talk.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɪf.əl/UK, US
  1. Nonsense, foolish talk.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Unknown, 1847. Perhaps blend of piddle + trifle, perhaps puff (“(onomatopoeia, puff of air)”) + -le (“diminutive”).

verb/ˈpɪf.əl/UK, US
  1. To act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner.

  2. To waste, to fritter away.

  3. To be squeamish or delicate.

    dated
Where this word comes from

Unknown, 1847. Perhaps blend of piddle + trifle, perhaps puff (“(onomatopoeia, puff of air)”) + -le (“diminutive”).

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