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fritter away
(redirected from fritter)

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.06 sec.
fritter something away (on someone or something)
to waste something, such as money, on someone or something, foolishly. Did you fritter good money away on that old car? You frittered away one hundred dollars on that piece of junk?
See also: away

fritter away something also fritter something away
to waste money, time, or an opportunity He was known to fritter away huge sums betting on the horses. I didn't do anything over vacation - I just frittered it away.
Usage notes: usually used to show disapproval
See also: away


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