fritter
fritter1 definition
frit·ter (frit′ər)
transitive verb
- Rare to break or tear into small pieces
- to waste (money, time, etc.) bit by bit on petty things: usually with away
Etymology: < fritterthe
Related Forms:
- fritterer frit′·terer noun
fritter2 definition
frit·ter (frit′ər)
noun
a small cake of fried batter, usually containing corn, fruit, or other filling
Etymology: ME friture < OFr < VL *frictura < pp. of L frigere, fry
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