frazzle | ||
1. | [ verb ] wear away by rubbing | |
Synonyms: | fray | |
Examples: | "The friction frayed the sleeve" |
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Related terms: | break | |
2. | [ verb ] exhaust physically or emotionally | |
Examples: | "She was frazzled after the visit of her in-laws" |
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Related terms: | exhaust | |
3. | [ noun ] (informal) a state of extreme exhaustion | |
Examples: | "he was worn to a frazzle" |
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Related terms: | exhaustion colloquialism | |
Similar spelling: |
frizzle frowzled frizzly Frizell Frizzell frijole freckle fragile Fragale freckled |