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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

frittering

/frɪˈtɛrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does frittering mean?

verb

To waste time or resources on unimportant or trivial things; to spend time idly or inefficiently.

Example

"She was frittering away her afternoon watching TV instead of studying for her exam."

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