Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: frivolity, frivolousness (noun) the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible. bagatelle, fluff, frippery, frivolity (noun) something of little value or significance. buffoonery, clowning, japery, frivolity, harlequinade, prank (noun) acting like a clown or buffoon
awards and honors. Kirk Douglas, original name Issur Danielovitch, also called Izzy Demsky (born December 9, 1916, Amsterdam, New York, U.S.), American film actor and producer best known for his portrayals of resolute, emotionally charged heroes and antiheroes.
Three Candidates opposed Lincoln: Stephen Douglas (Northern Democrat), John Cabell Breckenridge (Southern Democrat) and John Bell (Constitutional Union Party). Lincoln won almost half a million votes more than Douglas, his closest rival, and he won the election garnering 39.8 percent of the popular vote.