fritter (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪtər/

Definition

To waste money, time, or energy on things that are not important or useful.

Examples

• He frittered away his inheritance on gambling and fast cars.

• She was accused of frittering away company funds on lavish parties.

• Don't fritter away your youth on trivial pursuits.

How to Use fritter

fritter away (phrasal verb)

To waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things. — "He frittered away his inheritance on frivolous pursuits."

Synonyms of fritter

Words with a similar meaning to fritter:

• waste
• squander
• dissipate
• fritter away

Antonyms of fritter

Words with the opposite meaning to fritter:

• save
• conserve
• invest

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