CEFR B2

fritter

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: waste, squander, dissipate, fritter away

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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."

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