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fritter

[ˈfrɪtər]

fritter Definition

  • 1a small cake made of batter, typically containing fruit or another sweet or savory ingredient, and fried.
  • 2waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.

Using fritter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fritter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a banana fritter for dessert.

  • Example

    She frittered away her inheritance on luxuries.

  • Example

    He frittered his time away playing video games.

fritter Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fritter

Phrases with fritter

  • a fritter made with corn kernels

    Example

    I love to eat corn fritters with maple syrup.

  • a fritter made with apple pieces

    Example

    I always get an apple fritter with my coffee in the morning.

  • to waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters

    Example

    He frittered away his savings on gambling.

Origins of fritter

from Old French 'friture', meaning 'a frying'

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Summary: fritter in Brief

The term 'fritter' [ˈfrɪtər] refers to a small cake made of batter, often containing fruit or other sweet or savory ingredients, and fried. It can also mean to waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters, as in 'She frittered away her inheritance on luxuries.' 'Fritter' extends into phrases like 'corn fritter' and 'apple fritter,' denoting specific types of fritters.