How to Pronounce "fritter away"
expression
ˈfɹɪtɝ/ /əˈweɪ
FRIT-er uh-WAY
fɹˈɪtɐ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
fri-TUH uh-WAY
Definition
To waste time, money, or resources little by little on unimportant things, instead of using them wisely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɪtɝ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
fɹˈɪtɐ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRIT-er uh-WAY
UK
fri-TUH uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Don't fritter away your money on things you don't need.
He frittered away his afternoon watching TV.
You shouldn't fritter away your free time; try to learn something new.
I totally frittered away my paycheck on online shopping last month.