How Do You Spell FRITTER?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɪtə] (IPA)

The word "fritter" is spelled with eight letters and pronounced as /ˈfrɪtər/. The initial sound is a voiceless bilabial fricative /f/. The vowel sound in the first syllable is a short /ɪ/, followed by a voiced alveolar plosive /t/. The second syllable contains a schwa /ə/ and ends with a voiced alveolar fricative /r/. This word can be traced back to the Old French "friture," which means "something fried." Fritters are popular fried food items made by coating a variety of ingredients in batter and serving as a snack or a meal.

FRITTER Meaning and Definition

1. A fritter is a noun that refers to a small portion of food, typically consisting of a mixture that is deep-fried until golden brown. It is commonly made by coating ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, or meats, with a batter or dough, and then frying them until crispy on the outside while remaining soft and moist on the inside.

   These delectable treats can be sweet or savory, depending on the accompanying ingredients. Sweet fritters often feature fruits like apples, bananas, or berries, which are mixed into the batter and fried until they develop a luscious caramelized exterior. They are often sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with syrup to enhance their sweet taste.

   Alternatively, savory fritters incorporate ingredients like vegetables, chicken, or seafood, which are chopped or shredded and combined with a mixture of flour, eggs, and various spices. These savory fritters are fried until they become crunchy and provide a delightful contrast of textures. They are commonly served with sauces, such as tzatziki or sweet chili, to add a tangy or spicy element.

   Fritters are beloved across various cuisines and are a popular street food item due to their portability and versatility. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a snack, or even as a main course, depending on their size and accompanying sides. Their delightful combination of flavors, crispiness, and tenderness makes fritters a delightful indulgence for all culinary enthusiasts.

2. • To cut or break into small pieces; to waste away by bits or degrees.

   • A fragment or shred.

   • A small cake or piece of meat fried; a pancake.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FRITTER

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• Frittid
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• ariteer
• Fritzey
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Etymology of FRITTER

The word "fritter" can be traced back to Old French "fretour", which referred to a type of fried pastry. It derived from the Latin word "frictura", meaning "a frying". Over time, "fretour" evolved to "friture" in Middle French. The Old English version of the word was "friðure" or "feorter", which also denoted a fried food. Eventually, the spelling and pronunciation changed, and the word "fritter" emerged in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of a small, fried food item.

Idioms with the word FRITTER

• fritter sth away (on sm or sth) The idiom "fritter something away" means to waste or squander something, usually time, money, or resources, on someone or something that is not valuable or worthwhile. It implies a sense of carelessness or lack of thoughtfulness in how something is used or spent.
• fritter away To "fritter away" means to waste or squander something, especially time, money, or resources, often in a frivolous or careless manner. It implies the gradual and thoughtless depletion of something valuable without any productive or meaningful outcome.
• fritter something away (on someone or something) The idiom "fritter something away (on someone or something)" means to waste or squander something, such as time, money, or resources, on someone or something that is not worthy or valuable. It implies a careless or thoughtless use of something without any beneficial outcome.
• fritter away sth The idiom "fritter away something" means to waste or squander something, usually in small or gradual amounts, without making good use of it. It implies the action of slowly and thoughtlessly using up valuable resources, such as time, money, opportunities, or talents, without achieving any productive or significant outcomes.

Similar spelling words for FRITTER

• writer,
• FIRDR,
• variator,
• fraternise,
• fruiterer,
• Ferreter,
• fraternize,
• Feretory,
• Fioriture,
• frauder,
• friture,
• fioratura,
• viradouro,
• Fruitery,
• fritware,
• Fratery,
• FORTIOR,
• forder,
• Frederic,
• Wood-fretter,
• firewater,
• FRETEUR,
• vrtra,
• fraternal,
• Vine-fretter,
• frotteur,
• freighter,
• fortiori,
• fretwork,
• furder,
• fratter,
• Fretter,
• fatter,
• Foredoor,
• verdura,
• un-frieder,
• fire tower,
• sub-verter,
• verter,
• FORDAIR,
• verdery,
• forter,
• Fartura,
• VERITAIR,
• fried,
• froder,
• -furter,
• Fruiter,
• FRATERIA,
• fairwater,
• fourhitter,
• forrader,
• FRODOR,
• fredro,
• Veratria,
• FRETER,
• farter,
• verdure,
• vritra,
• fortriu,
• phratria,
• fruit tree,
• fireeater,
• fratercula,
• fire door,
• Frater,
• fioraturae,
• phratry,
• fioritura,
• fruit tree,
• Fordry,
• fratry,
• VARDAR,
• furter,
• varadero,
• fraternity,
• ferriter,
• frieder,
• froideur,
• fitter.

Plural form of FRITTER is FRITTERS

Conjugate verb Fritter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have frittered

you would have frittered

he/she/it would have frittered

we would have frittered

they would have frittered

I would have fritter

you would have fritter

he/she/it would have fritter

we would have fritter

they would have fritter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been frittering

you would have been frittering

he/she/it would have been frittering

we would have been frittering

they would have been frittering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fritter

you would fritter

he/she/it would fritter

we would fritter

they would fritter

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be frittering

you would be frittering

he/she/it would be frittering

we would be frittering

they would be frittering

FUTURE

I will fritter

you will fritter

he/she/it will fritter

we will fritter

they will fritter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be frittering

you will be frittering

he/she/it will be frittering

we will be frittering

they will be frittering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frittered

you will have frittered

he/she/it will have frittered

we will have frittered

they will have frittered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been frittering

you will have been frittering

he/she/it will have been frittering

we will have been frittering

they will have been frittering

IMPERATIVE

you fritter

we let´s fritter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fritter

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was frittering

you were frittering

he/she/it was frittering

we were frittering

they were frittering

PAST PARTICIPLE

frittered

PAST PERFECT

I had frittered

you had frittered

he/she/it had frittered

we had frittered

they had frittered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been frittering

you had been frittering

he/she/it had been frittering

we had been frittering

they had been frittering

PRESENT

I fritter

you fritter

he/she/it fritters

we fritter

they fritter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am frittering

you are frittering

he/she/it is frittering

we are frittering

they are frittering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

frittering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frittered

you have frittered

he/she/it has frittered

we have frittered

they have frittered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been frittering

you have been frittering

he/she/it has been frittering

we have been frittering

they have been frittering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fritter

SIMPLE PAST

I frittered

you frittered

he/she/it frittered

we frittered

they frittered