bricole — meaning in English
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English meaning
- frivolous adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
- sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
- trifle noun A British dessert layered with sponge cake, custard, fruit, jelly, and whipped cream.
- trinket noun A small decorative item, especially cheap jewelry, valued more for looks than worth.
Senses
bricole is used for these senses in English:
- frivolous Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
- jury-rigged Improvised from whichever material is available.
- sling (weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
- trifle (figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.
- trinket (figurative) A thing of little value; a toy, a trifle.
frivolous — full definition
- adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
- adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
- adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.
sling — full definition
- verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
- verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
- noun A supportive strap or bandage that holds an injured arm against the body.
- noun A loop of fabric worn around the body to carry a baby.
- noun A strap attached to a rifle or bag for carrying it over the shoulder.