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Drivel

usgb/ˈdrɪvl/Volume
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Context MattersPlay
Use 'drivel' to criticize ideas or speech you find foolish, mostly in casual settings. SlideThe meeting was full of drivel, with no concrete plans.
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Avoid OffensePlay
Be cautious using 'drivel,' as it can be offensive and dismissive of someone's thoughts. SlideCalling my poem 'drivel' hurt my feelings.
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Informal SpeechPlay
'Drivel' is informal, more suitable for conversations with friends than in professional or academic writing. SlideI skipped the party because it's usually just drivel.
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