fritter — to waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɪtər/
Korean meaning: 시간, 돈, 에너지를 하찮은 일에 낭비하다
Korean pronunciation: **프**리터
Example Sentences
- He frittered away his entire weekend watching cat videos instead of studying.
- The company frittered millions on unnecessary office decorations.
- Stop frittering your talent on meaningless projects!
fritter
VERB//ˈfrɪtər//
to waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things
to waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things
Fritter money on glitter, taste only bitter!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 후반 프랑스어 'friture'(튀김)에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'frigere'(튀기다)에서 발전했습니다. 처음에는 음식 의미로만 사용되었다가, 18세기에 '조각조각 분해하다'는 의미가 생기면서 현재의 '낭비하다'는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“He frittered away his entire weekend watching cat videos instead of studying.”
“The company frittered millions on unnecessary office decorations.”
“Stop frittering your talent on meaningless projects!”
“The street vendor sold delicious fish fritters that attracted long queues.”
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