fritter

²fritter

verb

Definition of FRITTER

transitive verb

1

: to spend or waste bit by bit, on trifles, or without commensurate return —usually used with away

2

: to break into small fragments

intransitive verb

: dissipate, dwindle

— frit·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

Origin of FRITTER

fritter, noun (fragment, shred)

First Known Use: 1728

Rhymes with FRITTER

bitter, fitter, flitter, glitter, hitter, jitter, knitter, litter, slitter, spitter, titter, twitter