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Examples of frazzle in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of frazzle
alteration of English dialect fazle to tangle, fray
First Known Use: circa 1825
frazzle
Definition of frazzle
1 : the state of being frazzled
2 : a condition of fatigue or nervous exhaustion worn to a frazzle
Examples of frazzle in a Sentence
months of overtime work have left her worn to a frazzle
1865
First Known Use of frazzle
1865
FRAZZLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of frazzle for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) very nervous or upset
FRAZZLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of frazzle for Students
: a tired or nervous condition I'm worn to a frazzle.
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