Akademik

frivolity

noun

1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

• Syn: ↑frivolousness

• Ant: ↑seriousness

• Derivationally related forms: ↑frivolous (for: ↑frivolousness), ↑frivolous

• Hypernyms: ↑trait

• Hyponyms: ↑giddiness, ↑silliness, ↑levity, ↑playfulness, ↑fun

2. acting like a clown or buffoon

• Syn: ↑buffoonery, ↑clowning, ↑japery, ↑harlequinade, ↑prank

• Derivationally related forms: ↑frivolous, ↑clown (for: ↑clowning)

• Hypernyms: ↑folly, ↑foolery, ↑tomfoolery, ↑craziness, ↑lunacy, ↑indulgence

• Hyponyms: ↑shtik, ↑schtik, ↑shtick, ↑schtick

3. something of little value or significance

• Syn: ↑bagatelle, ↑fluff, ↑frippery

• Hypernyms: ↑triviality, ↑trivia, ↑trifle, ↑small beer

Useful english dictionary. 2012.