How Do You Spell FRITTERED?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɪtəd] (IPA)

The word "frittered" is spelled with the "fr" sound, a voiced "ih" vowel, and the "t" and "er" sounds. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /ˈfrɪtərd/. The "fr" sound is pronounced by pressing the upper teeth into the lower lip, while the "ih" vowel is pronounced with a short, closed mouth vowel sound. The "t" sound is produced by stopping the airflow of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, while the "er" sound has a flat tongue and open mouth.

FRITTERED Meaning and Definition

  1. Frittered is a verb that refers to the act of wasting or squandering something, typically time, money, or resources, in a frivolous or unproductive manner. It implies the gradual or careless depletion of these elements without any concrete or meaningful outcome. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of focus, discipline, or purpose in the way these valuable assets are handled.

    When someone fritters away their time, it means they are engaging in trivial activities, distractions, or aimlessness instead of using their time effectively and productively. Likewise, when money is frittered, it indicates spending it excessively, thoughtlessly, or on superfluous items, resulting in financial loss or instability. Resources, whether it be energy, talent, or materials, can also be frittered by being used recklessly or in an inefficient manner, leading to their wasteful depletion and diminished returns.

    The concept of frittering often suggests a lack of awareness or consideration of the consequences or value associated with what is being wasted. It may imply a lack of priorities or a failure to make prudent choices and investments. Frittering is seen as a counterproductive behavior that hinders progress, growth, or success.

Common Misspellings for FRITTERED

Etymology of FRITTERED

The word "frittered" originated from the Middle English term "fritour", which was borrowed from the Old French word "friture". In turn, "friture" came from the Latin word "frīgere", meaning "to fry or roast". Over time, the term evolved to "fritter" in English, which specifically referred to small pieces of food deep-fried in batter. The verb form, "to fritter", emerged in the 17th century, with the meaning of breaking or squandering something into small, trivial pieces.

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Conjugate verb Frittered

CONDITIONAL

I would fritter
we would fritter
you would fritter
he/she/it would fritter
they would fritter

FUTURE

I will fritter
we will fritter
you will fritter
he/she/it will fritter
they will fritter

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frittered
we will have frittered
you will have frittered
he/she/it will have frittered
they will have frittered

PAST

I frittered
we frittered
you frittered
he/she/it frittered
they frittered

PAST PERFECT

I had frittered
we had frittered
you had frittered
he/she/it had frittered
they had frittered

PRESENT

I fritter
we fritter
you fritter
he/she/it fritters
they fritter

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frittered
we have frittered
you have frittered
he/she/it has frittered
they have frittered
I am frittering
we are frittering
you are frittering
he/she/it is frittering
they are frittering
I was frittering
we were frittering
you were frittering
he/she/it was frittering
they were frittering
I will be frittering
we will be frittering
you will be frittering
he/she/it will be frittering
they will be frittering
I have been frittering
we have been frittering
you have been frittering
he/she/it has been frittering
they have been frittering
I had been frittering
we had been frittering
you had been frittering
he/she/it had been frittering
they had been frittering
I will have been frittering
we will have been frittering
you will have been frittering
he/she/it will have been frittering
they will have been frittering
I would have frittered
we would have frittered
you would have frittered
he/she/it would have frittered
they would have frittered
I would be frittering
we would be frittering
you would be frittering
he/she/it would be frittering
they would be frittering
I would have been frittering
we would have been frittering
you would have been frittering
he/she/it would have been frittering
they would have been frittering

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