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frivol

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Frivol (noun) means (informal) A person who does not take things seriously.

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1

(informal) A person who does not take things seriously.

2

(informal) A light, unimportant activity done just for fun.

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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”.

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

Came into English from French frivole, from Latin frīvolus ("trifling, worthless").

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What is the meaning of frivol?

"frivol" (noun) means (informal) A person who does not take things seriously.

What are the different meanings of frivol?

"frivol" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) A person who does not take things seriously; 2. (informal) A light, unimportant activity done just for fun.

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