Meaning
Nonsense, foolish talk.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Unknown, 1847. Perhaps blend of piddle + trifle, perhaps puff (“(onomatopoeia, puff of air)”) + -le (“diminutive”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: