frazzle
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1fraz·zle
verb \ˈfra-zəl\fraz·zledfraz·zling \ˈfraz-liŋ, ˈfra-zə-\
Definition of FRAZZLE
transitive verb
1
: 3fray
2
a : to put in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue b : upset
intransitive verb
: to become frazzled
See Examples of FRAZZLE
- He's a clever player who knows how to frazzle his opponents.
- <years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point>
Origin of FRAZZLE
alteration of English dialect fazle to tangle, fray
First Known Use: circa 1825
Related to FRAZZLE
2frazzle
nounDefinition of FRAZZLE
1
: the state of being frazzled
2
: a condition of fatigue or nervous exhaustion <worn to a frazzle>
Examples of FRAZZLE
- <months of overtime work have left her worn to a frazzle>
First Known Use of FRAZZLE
1865
Related to FRAZZLE
- Synonyms
- burnout, collapse, exhaustion, fatigue, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness
- Antonyms
- refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization
Rhymes with FRAZZLE
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