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fraz·zled | \ ˈfra-zəld 
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\Definition of frazzled
1 : in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation
So relentlessly did my partner and I spring into our work throughout the week that by Saturday night we were frazzled wrecks.— Jack London A frazzled looking housefrau [=hausfrau], clutching a toilet scrub brush in one hand and the fist of a wailing toddler in the other, confronted me with a look of pure exasperation.— Paul Di Filippo She seems relaxed, breathing evenly; there's nothing here to get her frazzled.— Bob Ottum
2 : damaged or weakened by strain or agitation : frayed trying to soothe frazzled nerves
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