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frivolous in Malay

semberono

/ˈfɹɪv.ə.ləs/

frivolous in Malay: semberono, sambil lewa, remeh-temeh. In English, frivolous means silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.

Malay words for frivolous

silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner
semberono, sambil lewa
of little weight or importance; not worth notice
remeh-temeh

English meaning of frivolous

  1. adjective Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.
  2. adjective Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
  3. adjective Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

Full definition of frivolous

frivolous in a sentence

  • trifling ((literary)

Synonyms of frivolous

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Questions about frivolous in Malay

What is the meaning of frivolous in Malay?
Frivolous in Malay is semberono, sambil lewa, remeh-temeh.
Apakah maksud frivolous dalam bahasa Melayu?
Frivolous: semberono, sambil lewa, remeh-temeh.
What does frivolous mean in English?
Frivolous means silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.

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