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piffling

1 of 1adjective
/'pɪflɪŋ/
Forms:more piffling,most piffling
1

insignificant or of little importance

C2
  • The argument over the color of the office walls seemed piffling compared to the larger issues facing the company.
  • Despite the piffling error in the document, the overall content remained accurate and informative.
  • His piffling excuses for being late did little to alleviate the frustration of his punctual colleagues.
  • The student's concern about the cafeteria menu was considered piffling by the school administration.
  • Instead of addressing the piffling issue of missing paperclips, the team focused on improving overall office efficiency.