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fritter

noun verb

small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
R
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfɹɪtə

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noun

  1. small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

verb

  1. spend frivolously and unwisely

    “Fritter away one's inheritance”

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Example Sentences

Fritter away one's inheritance

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