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footling

Today's Word June 30, 2021

Definition: (adjective) (Informal) Small and of little importance.
Synonyms: fiddling, niggling, picayune, piddling, piffling, trivial, petty, lilliputian, little.
Usage: His footling gestures were insufficient to win back my favor.
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