How Do You Spell FRITZ OUT?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɪts ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The phrase "fritz out" is used to describe something that has stopped functioning properly due to a technical or mechanical problem. The spelling of "fritz out" reflects its informal, colloquial nature. The word "fritz" is phonetically transcribed as /fɹɪts/. The addition of "out" follows a common phrasal verb pattern, indicating that something has ceased to work as intended. Alternately, "fritz out" can be written as "fritz-out" or "fritzout," but the hyphenated form is less commonly used.

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FRITZ OUT Meaning and Definition

  1. "Fritz out" is a phrasal verb that is used to describe the malfunction or failure of a device, system, or individual when they stop working or operating properly, resulting in an unanticipated disruption or dysfunction. This term is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in North American English.

    It is derived from Fritz, a common German name, and the word "out" indicating cessation or termination. The phrase often implies that the malfunction is sudden and unexpected.

    In its literal sense, "fritz out" is often used to refer to the malfunction of electronic devices, machinery, or appliances. For example, a computer or television may "fritz out" when it suddenly stops functioning, displaying a distorted or flickering image, or emitting unusual sounds.

    Metaphorically, "fritz out" can also be used to describe situations when a person's mental or emotional state suddenly deteriorates or becomes unstable. This may occur when individuals experience extreme stress, emotional overload, or other external factors that overwhelm them, leading to a temporary or prolonged disruption in their emotional well-being or ability to function.

    Overall, "fritz out" encapsulates an unexpected and often disruptive malfunction or failure of a device, system, or individual, adding a touch of colloquialism to the description of the situation.

Etymology of FRITZ OUT

The phrase "fritz out" originated around the early 20th century and is believed to come from the German word "Fritz", which was used as a nickname for Friedrich, a common German given name. During World War I, British and American soldiers used "Fritz" as a derogatory term for German soldiers. Over time, "fritz" began to take on a broader meaning, referring to anything that was faulty or not functioning properly. It eventually evolved into the phrase "fritz out", which means to malfunction, fail, or stop working abruptly.

Conjugate verb Fritz out

CONDITIONAL

I would fritz out
you would fritz out
he/she/it would fritz out
we would fritz out
they would fritz out

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be fritzing out
you would be fritzing out
he/she/it would be fritzing out
we would be fritzing out
they would be fritzing out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fritz out
you would have fritz out
he/she/it would have fritz out
we would have fritz out
they would have fritz out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been fritzing out
you would have been fritzing out
he/she/it would have been fritzing out
we would have been fritzing out
they would have been fritzing out

FUTURE

I will fritz out
you will fritz out
he/she/it will fritz out
we will fritz out
they will fritz out

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fritzing out
you will be fritzing out
he/she/it will be fritzing out
we will be fritzing out
they will be fritzing out

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fritzed out
you will have fritzed out
he/she/it will have fritzed out
we will have fritzed out
they will have fritzed out

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fritzing out
you will have been fritzing out
he/she/it will have been fritzing out
we will have been fritzing out
they will have been fritzing out

IMPERATIVE

you fritz out
we let´s fritz out

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fritz out

PAST

I fritzed out
you fritzed out
he/she/it fritzed out
we fritzed out
they fritzed out

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fritzing out
you were fritzing out
he/she/it was fritzing out
we were fritzing out
they were fritzing out

PAST PARTICIPLE

fritzed out

PAST PERFECT

I had fritzed out
you had fritzed out
he/she/it had fritzed out
we had fritzed out
they had fritzed out

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fritzing out
you had been fritzing out
he/she/it had been fritzing out
we had been fritzing out
they had been fritzing out

PRESENT

I fritz out
you fritz out
he/she/it fritzs out
we fritz out
they fritz out

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fritzing out
you are fritzing out
he/she/it is fritzing out
we are fritzing out
they are fritzing out

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fritzing out

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fritzed out
you have fritzed out
he/she/it has fritzed out
we have fritzed out
they have fritzed out

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fritzing out
you have been fritzing out
he/she/it has been fritzing out
we have been fritzing out
they have been fritzing out