fritterers

noun

plural of fritterer
as in high rollers
someone who spends money freely or foolishly a wastrel who had the dubious distinction of being the drunken fritterer of one of the largest fortunes ever amassed in America

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  1. high rollers
  2. spenders
  3. wasters
Noun
  • At a recent economic forum, Hill said high rollers are continuing to visit the city but lower-income visitors are not.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences.
    — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of high rollers
Noun
  • And this age group were the highest spenders in almost every segment, spending more than twice as much as their peers not only on fine art but also on most collectibles.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • With no commission to issue guidance, campaigns and spenders are left to decide for themselves what the law allows, said Craig Holman, Public Citizen's lobbyist on ethics and campaign finance rules.
    — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of spenders
Noun
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of wasters
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“Fritterers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritterers. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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