Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fritter
noun / verb
/ˈfrɪtər/
Definition
A fritter is a fried food that consists of a batter with various ingredients, such as vegetables, fruits, or meat, mixed in and cooked until golden brown.
Examples
- She made apple fritters for dessert.
- They frittered away their weekend instead of completing the project.
Meaning
To fritter can mean to waste time or resources on trivial matters, but it can also refer to the act of battering and frying food.
Synonyms
- fry
- snack
- treat
- true fritter (as in general context)
