frittered

Meaning

of Fritter

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

squander misspend overspend misspent

Phrases with the word

frittered away frittered away time

Examples

Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify. Henry David Thoreau

Constitutional rights should not be frittered away by arguments so technical and unsubstantial. Louis Brandeis

ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY 60, ST. MICHAEL’S 54: The Horsemen (6-6) frittered away a late six-point lead, despite 12 points from Devin Flores against the host Chargers. Source: Internet

And, Windward Islands Volcanoes, led by veteran off-spinner Shane Shillingford, fought back to bowl out Guyana Jaguars cheaply before their batsmen again frittered away a promising position at the Guyana National Stadium. Source: Internet

Even though millions more did not vote for him, he and his operators finessed a Democratic candidate who frittered away the huge advantage of being far more qualified, due in large part to her campaign strategists who were in totally over their heads. Source: Internet

Recovering what is frittered away crucial. Source: Internet