How Do You Spell FRAZZLE?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈazə͡l] (IPA)

The word "frazzle" is spelled with two consonant sounds, /fr/ and /zl/. The /fr/ sound is spelled with the letters "fr", as in "free" or "frame". The /zl/ sound can be spelled with the letters "zl", which is unique to this word, as in "frazzle". The pronunciation is /ˈfræz.əl/, with the stress on the first syllable. This word means to wear out or exhaust, and is commonly used to describe the feeling of being mentally or physically depleted.

FRAZZLE Meaning and Definition

1. Frazzle is an intransitive verb that typically refers to the state of being mentally or physically exhausted, worn out, or extremely stressed. It describes a state of extreme agitation, disarray, or confusion that can sometimes result in a loss of composure or self-control. When a person is frazzled, they may exhibit signs of anxiety, irritability, or despair due to excessive mental or emotional strain. The term can also be used as a transitive verb, referring to the act of causing someone to become frazzled or overwhelmed by subjecting them to excessive demands or pressures.

   Furthermore, frazzle can be used as a noun to describe the state or condition of being frazzled. It may denote the weariness and dishevelment experienced by someone who is persistently stressed or fatigued. In this sense, it implies a feeling of mental or physical exhaustion, often accompanied by a lack of focus or concentration.

   The term "frazzle" has its origins in American English, dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to be an alteration of "fray," indicating a condition similar to frayed fabric or unraveling threads. The underlying metaphor suggests that prolonged stress or strain can lead to a loss of strength, composure, or mental stability, similar to the disintegration of a worn-out material.

Common Misspellings for FRAZZLE

• frazled
• frale
• razzale
• frazzeled
• fragle
• frozze
• fraigle
• frezze
• fraile
• frajile
• crazzly
• frozzle
• fransle
• frazel
• frakle
• krazze
• Frazals
• Truzzle
• Frenzle
• Ghazzle
• Frazza
• Frazyl
• Frazell
• Fwazzle
• Frauzie

Etymology of FRAZZLE

The word "frazzle" originated as a variant of the word "frizzle", which entered the English language in the mid-16th century. "Frazzle" specifically emerged in the early 19th century, with the exact origin and etymology unclear. It is believed to be an imitation of the sound or appearance of something frayed or worn-out. The word might have derived from "fray", meaning to wear away or become frayed, or from the German word "fresseln", meaning to fray or wear out. Overall, the etymology of "frazzle" remains somewhat uncertain.

Idioms with the word FRAZZLE

• wear to a frazzle The idiom "wear to a frazzle" means to exhaust or tire someone or something to the point of extreme exhaustion or depletion. It suggests that the person or thing has been pushed beyond their limits, causing them to become extremely worn out or fatigued.
• wear sb to a frazzle The idiom "wear sb to a frazzle" means to exhaust or weary someone to the point of extreme fatigue or mental strain. It suggests that the person has been pushed to their limits and is completely worn out physically and emotionally.
• wear sm to a frazzle The idiom "wear someone to a frazzle" means to exhaust or tire someone out completely, usually due to overwork or excessive demands. It implies that the person is physically and mentally drained, leading to a state of extreme fatigue or burnout.
• wear (one) to a frazzle The idiom "wear (one) to a frazzle" means to exhaust or wear someone out completely, both physically and mentally, due to excessive work, stress, or demands. It implies that the person is extremely fatigued or overwhelmed, reaching a state of emotional or physical breakdown.
• worn to a frazzle The idiom "worn to a frazzle" is used to describe someone or something that is extremely tired, exhausted, or worn out, usually as a result of excessive work or stress. It implies a state of extreme fatigue or burnout.
• wear (oneself) to a frazzle The idiom "wear (oneself) to a frazzle" means to exhaust or overwork oneself to the point of extreme tiredness or burnout. It implies putting in excessive effort or enduring excessive stress that leads to physical or mental exhaustion.
• wear someone to a frazzle The idiom "wear someone to a frazzle" means to exhaust or tire someone out to the point of extreme fatigue or mental and emotional strain. It implies that the person has been pushed to their limits and is physically or mentally drained.
• wear yourself to a frazzle The idiom "wear yourself to a frazzle" means to exhaust oneself physically or mentally by working too hard or for too long without taking proper breaks or rest. It suggests a state of extreme tiredness or burnout due to excessive effort or stress.

Similar spelling words for FRAZZLE

• fragale,
• freckled,
• frijole,
• frowzled,
• freckle,
• fragile,
• frizzly,
• frizell,
• frizzell,
• frizzle.

Conjugate verb Frazzle

CONDITIONAL

I would frazzle

you would frazzle

he/she/it would frazzle

we would frazzle

they would frazzle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be frazzling

you would be frazzling

he/she/it would be frazzling

we would be frazzling

they would be frazzling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have frazzle

you would have frazzle

he/she/it would have frazzle

we would have frazzle

they would have frazzle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been frazzling

you would have been frazzling

he/she/it would have been frazzling

we would have been frazzling

they would have been frazzling

FUTURE

I will frazzle

you will frazzle

he/she/it will frazzle

we will frazzle

they will frazzle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be frazzling

you will be frazzling

he/she/it will be frazzling

we will be frazzling

they will be frazzling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frazzled

you will have frazzled

he/she/it will have frazzled

we will have frazzled

they will have frazzled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been frazzling

you will have been frazzling

he/she/it will have been frazzling

we will have been frazzling

they will have been frazzling

IMPERATIVE

you frazzle

we let´s frazzle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to frazzle

PAST

I frazzled

you frazzled

he/she/it frazzled

we frazzled

they frazzled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was frazzling

you were frazzling

he/she/it was frazzling

we were frazzling

they were frazzling

PAST PARTICIPLE

frazzled

PAST PERFECT

I had frazzled

you had frazzled

he/she/it had frazzled

we had frazzled

they had frazzled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been frazzling

you had been frazzling

he/she/it had been frazzling

we had been frazzling

they had been frazzling

PRESENT

I frazzle

you frazzle

he/she/it frazzles

we frazzle

they frazzle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am frazzling

you are frazzling

he/she/it is frazzling

we are frazzling

they are frazzling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

frazzling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frazzled

you have frazzled

he/she/it has frazzled

we have frazzled

they have frazzled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been frazzling

you have been frazzling

he/she/it has been frazzling

we have been frazzling

they have been frazzling

I would have frazzled

we would have frazzled

you would have frazzled

he/she/it would have frazzled

they would have frazzled