NYT Dictionary

BAGATELLE

/ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/
NounVerbBAG-a-tellebag-a-telle · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A trifle; an insubstantial thing.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French bagatelle, from Italian bagattella.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bag of shellsbagatellebric-a-bracdickydicky-birdficofigflamfewflyspeckminuity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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