Synonyms of on the fritz

on the fritz

phrase

as in down

not being in working order

They called the repair company because the copy machine was on the fritz again.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• down
• malfunctioning
• on the blink
• off
• out of commission
• nonoperating
• inoperative
• broken
• nonfunctioning
• inoperable
• nonfunctional
• useless
• kaput
• deactivated
• ineffective
• unusable
• deadlocked
• unproductive
• unworkable
• ineffectual
• nonproductive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working
• operating
• running
• functioning
• operational
• operative
• functional
• effective
• useful
• performing
• producing
• serving
• productive
• operant
• viable
• operable
• usable
• employable
• workable
• effectual

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on the fritz

There were too many concerning images to suggest Denver has an iron-wall run defense that was simply on the fritz for one night. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The one who drove a friend's son to doctors' appointments when their car was on the fritz. — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

Lake Central Schools said Wednesday that the lights were working in most buildings, but some fire alarm and air conditioning systems were on the fritz. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026