fritz
word
/ˈfɹɪts/
frits
/fɹˈɪts/
frits
Definition
If something is "on the fritz," it means it is broken or not working properly, especially electronic equipment or appliances.
Usage & Nuances
"On the fritz" is informal and mainly used in the US for things like TVs, computers, or appliances. Rarely used for living things or people. Common mistake: not used as a verb—say 'the printer is on the fritz,' not 'the printer fritzed.'
Spanish: estropeado - averiadoPortuguese (BR): quebrado - com defeitoPortuguese (PT): avariado - estragadoChinese (Simplified): 坏了 - 出故障Chinese (Traditional): 壞了 - 出故障Hindi: खराब - बिगड़ाArabic: معطل - لا يعملBengali: খারাপ - ঠিকমতো কাজ করছে নাRussian: не работает - сломалсяJapanese: 故障しているVietnamese: hỏng - trục trặcKorean: 고장 났다 - 제대로 작동하지 않는다Turkish: bozuk - arızalıUrdu: خراب - ٹھیک سے کام نہیں کر رہاIndonesian: rusak - ngadat
Example Sentences
The TV is on the fritz again.
basic
My laptop went on the fritz last night.
basic
The washing machine is on the fritz.
basic
Sorry, the coffee maker’s on the fritz—no coffee today!
natural
Every time it rains, our internet goes on the fritz.
natural
My phone’s been on the fritz ever since I dropped it.
natural