Definition

A person who wastes time or resources on unimportant things instead of focusing on what is more valuable or productive.

Example

He is a fritterer, always spending hours on trivial tasks instead of working on his important projects.

Conversation

I can't believe how much time I wasted yesterday.

What happened? Did you end up being a fritterer?

Yeah, I just kept scrolling through my phone instead of working.

We've all been there; it's so easy to get distracted!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fritterer → It is formed from "fritter" (from Middle English *frittere*, meaning to break into small pieces) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A fritterer is a person who breaks things into small pieces or wastes time and resources.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'breaks' things into 'small pieces' — that's what a fritterer does, often wasting time or resources.

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