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frivolous

IPA pronunciation: /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/

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Russian meaning

Легкомысленный, пустой

English definition

Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious.

Example

Courts dismiss frivolous lawsuits devoid of factual grounding.

Collocations

frivolous lawsuit
frivolous pursuit
frivolous expense

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