a trifle

Related to a trifle: triflers

a trifle

A little. I'm feeling a trifle hungry, but I don't want a big, heavy meal right now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a trifle

A little; somewhat: a trifle stingy.
See also: trifle
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • trifle
  • (as) hungry as a hunter
  • (as) hungry as a bear
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • pillow-biter
  • out of one's
  • sport with
  • sport with (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
With its swirls of cream and fruity decorations, a trifle certainly looks the part and it slips down easily, even after the most substantial main course.
"Use a good sherry for the trifle because it will give a richer finish.." Putting a trifle on the home-entertaining menu should take the stress out of dessert making for the cook.
"Making a trifle isn't a pressure job," said Norma.
Tempting triffles; If you're planning a special meal for Easter you can't beat an old fashioned trifle for dessert, says JENNY LONGHURST
If you've no time to make a trifle, the major supermarkets all produce their own.
TESTING TRIFLE