fritter away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To squander or waste.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Keep frittering money and resources away on such media for as long as you live or want.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To decrease in an incremental way without hindrance.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fritter away” mean?
To squander or waste.
Is “fritter away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.