"trivia" meaning in English

See trivia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈtrɪvi.ə/ [UK, US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-trivia.wav [UK] Forms: trivia [singular], trivias or trivia [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|3=trivia}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Trivia are details or pieces of information of little importance or value.
    Sense id: simple-trivia-en-noun-WwVSvrC~
  2. A trivia is a quiz game that involves obscure facts.
    Sense id: simple-trivia-en-noun-Db2oV9fJ
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          "text": "I joined the trivia club this semester!"
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