FRITTER Meaning and
Definition
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A fritter is a noun that refers to a small portion of food, typically consisting of a mixture that is deep-fried until golden brown. It is commonly made by coating ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, or meats, with a batter or dough, and then frying them until crispy on the outside while remaining soft and moist on the inside.
These delectable treats can be sweet or savory, depending on the accompanying ingredients. Sweet fritters often feature fruits like apples, bananas, or berries, which are mixed into the batter and fried until they develop a luscious caramelized exterior. They are often sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with syrup to enhance their sweet taste.
Alternatively, savory fritters incorporate ingredients like vegetables, chicken, or seafood, which are chopped or shredded and combined with a mixture of flour, eggs, and various spices. These savory fritters are fried until they become crunchy and provide a delightful contrast of textures. They are commonly served with sauces, such as tzatziki or sweet chili, to add a tangy or spicy element.
Fritters are beloved across various cuisines and are a popular street food item due to their portability and versatility. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a snack, or even as a main course, depending on their size and accompanying sides. Their delightful combination of flavors, crispiness, and tenderness makes fritters a delightful indulgence for all culinary enthusiasts.
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• To cut or break into small pieces; to waste away by bits or degrees.
• A small cake or piece of meat fried; a pancake.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FRITTER
Etymology of FRITTER
The word "fritter" can be traced back to Old French "fretour", which referred to a type of fried pastry. It derived from the Latin word "frictura", meaning "a frying". Over time, "fretour" evolved to "friture" in Middle French. The Old English version of the word was "friðure" or "feorter", which also denoted a fried food. Eventually, the spelling and pronunciation changed, and the word "fritter" emerged in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of a small, fried food item.
Idioms with the word FRITTER
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fritter sth away (on sm or sth)
The idiom "fritter something away" means to waste or squander something, usually time, money, or resources, on someone or something that is not valuable or worthwhile. It implies a sense of carelessness or lack of thoughtfulness in how something is used or spent.
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fritter away
To "fritter away" means to waste or squander something, especially time, money, or resources, often in a frivolous or careless manner. It implies the gradual and thoughtless depletion of something valuable without any productive or meaningful outcome.
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fritter something away (on someone or something)
The idiom "fritter something away (on someone or something)" means to waste or squander something, such as time, money, or resources, on someone or something that is not worthy or valuable. It implies a careless or thoughtless use of something without any beneficial outcome.
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fritter away sth
The idiom "fritter away something" means to waste or squander something, usually in small or gradual amounts, without making good use of it. It implies the action of slowly and thoughtlessly using up valuable resources, such as time, money, opportunities, or talents, without achieving any productive or significant outcomes.
Similar spelling words for FRITTER
- writer,
- FIRDR,
- variator,
- fraternise,
- fruiterer,
- Ferreter,
- fraternize,
- Feretory,
- Fioriture,
- frauder,
- friture,
- fioratura,
- viradouro,
- Fruitery,
- fritware,
- Fratery,
- FORTIOR,
- forder,
- Frederic,
- Wood-fretter,
- firewater,
- FRETEUR,
- vrtra,
- fraternal,
- Vine-fretter,
- frotteur,
- freighter,
- fortiori,
- fretwork,
- furder,
- fratter,
- Fretter,
- fatter,
- Foredoor,
- verdura,
- un-frieder,
- fire tower,
- sub-verter,
- verter,
- FORDAIR,
- verdery,
- forter,
- Fartura,
- VERITAIR,
- fried,
- froder,
- -furter,
- Fruiter,
- FRATERIA,
- fairwater,
- fourhitter,
- forrader,
- FRODOR,
- fredro,
- Veratria,
- FRETER,
- farter,
- verdure,
- vritra,
- fortriu,
- phratria,
- fruit tree,
- fireeater,
- fratercula,
- fire door,
- Frater,
- fioraturae,
- phratry,
- fioritura,
- fruit tree,
- Fordry,
- fratry,
- VARDAR,
- furter,
- varadero,
- fraternity,
- ferriter,
- frieder,
- froideur,
- fitter.
Conjugate verb Fritter
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