Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually sweet food item, typically made from deep-fried batter or dough, often containing fruit, nuts, or other ingredients.

“She loved to indulge in the freshly baked fritters at the local bakery.”

2. verb

To spend or waste time or money on trivial or unimportant things.

“He frittered away his weekend playing video games instead of studying for his exam.”

3. verb

To mix or combine ingredients, especially in cooking or baking.

“She frittered the eggs with the chopped herbs and spices before adding them to the recipe.”

4. verb

To break or crumble into small pieces, especially in the process of cooking or baking.

“The cake frittered when it was removed from the oven.”