fritz out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To malfunction; to break down; to cause (something) to break down.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fritz out” mean?
To malfunction; to break down; to cause (something) to break down.
Is “fritz out” formal or informal?
fritz out is generally slang.