💸fritter

verb
/ˈfrɪtər/

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example Sentences

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

Example Expressions

fritter away

Synonyms

squander, waste, dissipate, misuse

Antonyms

save, conserve, preserve

Collocations

fritter away time, fritter away money, fritter away opportunities

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