Piffle

/ˈpɪfl/
noun

Nonsense words or ideas.

Don't listen to his piffle, he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Visual representation of "piffle" - Nonsense words or ideas

Often appears as...

  • bunch of piffle
  • talk piffle

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To talk or act in a trivial, inept, or ineffective way.

They spent the whole meeting piffling about minor details.
Visual representation of "piffle" - To talk or act in a trivial, inept, or ineffective way

Often appears as...

  • piffle about
  • piffle over

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Nonsense words or ideas.

Don't listen to his piffle, he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Visual representation of "piffle" - Nonsense words or ideas

Often appears as...

  • bunch of piffle
  • talk piffle

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To talk or act in a trivial, inept, or ineffective way.

They spent the whole meeting piffling about minor details.
Visual representation of "piffle" - To talk or act in a trivial, inept, or ineffective way

Often appears as...

  • piffle about
  • piffle over

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "piffle"
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Colloquial Usage

Used informally, often in spoken English rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
During the debate, his arguments were just piffle.
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Common Contexts

Often seen in casual or humorous contexts, rarely in serious discussions.

Illustration for Common Contexts
His memoir was filled with entertaining anecdotes and a fair amount of piffle.
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Emotional Tone

Can signal a light-hearted tone or dismiss something as unserious.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
I've had enough of your piffle, let's talk about something real.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used informally, often in spoken English rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
During the debate, his arguments were just piffle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Contexts

Often seen in casual or humorous contexts, rarely in serious discussions.

Illustration for Common Contexts
His memoir was filled with entertaining anecdotes and a fair amount of piffle.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tone

Can signal a light-hearted tone or dismiss something as unserious.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
I've had enough of your piffle, let's talk about something real.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used informally, often in spoken English rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
During the debate, his arguments were just piffle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Contexts

Often seen in casual or humorous contexts, rarely in serious discussions.

Illustration for Common Contexts
His memoir was filled with entertaining anecdotes and a fair amount of piffle.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tone

Can signal a light-hearted tone or dismiss something as unserious.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
I've had enough of your piffle, let's talk about something real.
Visual representation of the word "Piffle"

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Quote examples

Daisy Ashford

English Writer

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.
Portrait of Daisy Ashford

Quote examples

Daisy Ashford

English Writer

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.
Portrait of Daisy Ashford
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