triflers

Definition of triflersnext
plural of trifler
as in amateurs
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler

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Noun
  • YouTube provided the same possibilities for video sharing, creating a giant library of video content from amateurs, ranging from highly produced and edited amateur movies to recordings of users simply talking into the camera.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Neither amateurs nor studio photographers operated in exclusively Chinese ethnic spaces.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.
    Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.
    Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The studio has been hosting workshops since December for both beginners and advanced students to learn more about the technique.
    Muriel Vega, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Triflers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triflers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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