fritter Antonyms

Meaning of fritter

Wordnet

fritter (n)

small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

Wordnet

fritter (v)

spend frivolously and unwisely

Webster

fritter (v. t.)

A small quantity of batter, fried in boiling lard or in a frying pan. Fritters are of various kinds, named from the substance inclosed in the batter; as, apple fritters, clam fritters, oyster fritters.

A fragment; a shred; a small piece.

To cut, as meat, into small pieces, for frying.

To break into small pieces or fragments.

fritter Sentence Examples

  1. The artist frittered away her time painting intricate patterns that ultimately served no purpose.
  2. The politician frittered away his constituents' trust with empty promises and a lack of leadership.
  3. The student frittered away his study time playing video games, resulting in poor grades.
  4. The company frittered away its profits on lavish parties and bonuses for executives.
  5. The inventor frittered away countless hours on harebrained schemes that never materialized.
  6. The athlete frittered away his potential by succumbing to laziness and a lack of discipline.
  7. The teenager frittered away his allowance on candy and junk food, leaving him short on cash for necessities.
  8. The tourist frittered away their vacation time aimlessly wandering the streets, missing out on the city's many attractions.
  9. The chef frittered away the expensive ingredients, creating a dish that was both tasteless and visually unappealing.
  10. The doctor frittered away her time on frivolous social media posts instead of focusing on patient care.

FAQs About the word fritter

small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables, spend frivolously and unwiselyA small quantity of batter, fried in boiling lard or in a f

pattie, patty,cake, stick, cutlet, finger,croquette, galette,gateau,gâteau

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The artist frittered away her time painting intricate patterns that ultimately served no purpose.

The politician frittered away his constituents' trust with empty promises and a lack of leadership.

The student frittered away his study time playing video games, resulting in poor grades.

The company frittered away its profits on lavish parties and bonuses for executives.