Cool MateMeaning of Fritter
To waste time or money on trivial matters.
In simple words: To waste time or money on unimportant things.
Fritter in a sentence
- She tends to fritter her money away on useless gadgets.
- Don't fritter away your time when you have a deadline approaching.
- They frittered their weekend on meaningless activities instead of relaxing.
- He fritters away his talents by not trying new things.
- It's easy to fritter precious hours on social media.
How to use Fritter
Use in neutral or informal contexts. Avoid in formal writing. Commonly used with 'away' to indicate wasting resources.
Grammar pattern
fritter + away + object
Memory hint
Fritter sounds like 'ritter' - imagine a knight wasting time instead of fighting!
Related words
Collocations with Fritter
- fritter away time
- fritter away money
- fritter away opportunities
Common mistakes with Fritter
- Confusing with 'fritter' as a food item.
- Omitting 'away' when using the phrase.
- Using 'fritter' as a noun without context.
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Frequently asked questions about Fritter
What does Fritter mean?
To waste time or money on unimportant things.
What is the definition of Fritter?
To waste time or money on trivial matters.
How do you use Fritter in a sentence?
She tends to fritter her money away on useless gadgets.
Can you give another example of Fritter?
Don't fritter away your time when you have a deadline approaching.
What are synonyms for Fritter?
Common alternatives include waste, squander, misuse, dissipate, deplete.
What is the opposite of Fritter?
Opposite meanings include save, invest.
What words go with Fritter?
It commonly pairs with fritter away time, fritter away money, fritter away opportunities.
What are common mistakes when using Fritter?
Confusing with 'fritter' as a food item. Omitting 'away' when using the phrase. Using 'fritter' as a noun without context.
How do you pronounce Fritter?
US: //ˈfrɪt̬ər//, UK: //ˈfrɪtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fritter?
Use in neutral or informal contexts. Avoid in formal writing. Commonly used with 'away' to indicate wasting resources.