verb
piffle
Piffle (verb) means to talk or act in a silly, pointless way.
verb
1
To talk or act in a silly, pointless way.
2
To waste something little by little.
3
To be overly fussy or delicate about something.
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Etymology
Of unknown origin, first attested in 1847. It may be a blend of piddle and trifle, or perhaps of puff ("(onomatopoeia, puff of air)") and -le ("diminutive").
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What is the meaning of piffle?
"piffle" (verb) means to talk or act in a silly, pointless way.
What is another word for piffle?
Other words for "piffle" include gabble, blab, tattle, blabber, prate, gibber.
What are the different meanings of piffle?
"piffle" has 3 main meanings: 1. To talk or act in a silly, pointless way; 2. To waste something little by little; 3. To be overly fussy or delicate about something.
