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fribble

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Fribble (verb) means to waste time or money on something unimportant.

verb

To waste time or money on something unimportant.

To act in a silly, thoughtless way.

"We dried in the sun on a boulder as warm as a dying stove, and fribbled and monkeyed with each other, priming for later." — Guy Davenport, Apples and Pears (1984)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Possibly related to frivol.

Rhymes for fribble

dibble nibble kibble quibble dribble gribble scribble

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What is the meaning of fribble?

"fribble" (verb) means to waste time or money on something unimportant.

What are the different meanings of fribble?

"fribble" has 2 main meanings: 1. To waste time or money on something unimportant; 2. To act in a silly, thoughtless way.