Piffling is an adjective that means slightly tinged with, or bearing small proportions of, a particular substance or quality.
"Piffling" Examples
Piffling
1. The pifflingamount of rain made it difficult to hold an outdoor festival.
Example Sentence: The organizers were worried that the piffling amount of rain would ruin the festival.## 2. The new policy had a piffling effect on the company's finances.### Example Sentence: The new policy had a piffling effect on the company's finances, and they were able to see a small profit.## 3. It takes only a pifflingbout of exercise to get the heart rate up.### Example Sentence: I only need a piffling bout of exercise to get my heart rate up and I feel invigorated.## 4. The side effects of the medication were pifflingand temporary.### Example Sentence: The doctor said the side effects of the medication were piffling and temporary, and that they would wear off in a few days.## 5. The win had a pifflinghistory of the sport in the country.### Example Sentence: The win was a significant milestone in the history of the sport, although it had a piffling history in the country so far.