English dictionary
fritter
/'fr/I/t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A small quantity of batter, fried in boiling lard or in a frying pan. Fritters are of various kinds, named from the substance inclosed in the batter; as, apple <i>fritters</i>, clam <i>fritters</i>, oyster <i>fritters</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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spend frivolously and unwisely
ExamplesFritter away one's inheritance.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To cut, as meat, into small pieces, for frying.
Source: webster1913