Meaning & use
frivolous
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Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or trivial.
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The judge dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous.
She spent her afternoon on frivolous online shopping instead of studying.
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In legal contexts, a 'frivolous lawsuit' specifically means one lacking any legitimate legal basis, brought merely to harass or waste time.
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