Definitions
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- adjective nonstandard
frivolous ,trifling ,silly
Etymologies
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frivol + -ent. frivol is a back-formation from frivolous.
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Examples
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Given what I consider to be the frivolent Clinton impeachment, Justin has it about right.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Executive Privilege and Contempt Prosecutions: 2007
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What a lovely frivolent way to amend the Constitution.
07/12/2004 2004
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