Fritters: meaning, definitions and examples

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fritters

[ ˈfrɪtərz ]

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dessert

Fritters are small pieces of food that have been coated in batter and deep-fried. They can be sweet or savory, and are often served as a dessert or snack.

Synonyms

battered food, deep-fried snack

Examples of usage

Mom made apple fritters for dessert.
The street vendor sold delicious banana fritters.

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food

A fritter can also refer to a small cake made with fruit, meat, or vegetables that are mixed with batter and fried.

Synonyms

fried cake, patty

Examples of usage

She ordered a plate of shrimp fritters at the restaurant.
The corn fritters were a hit at the party.

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cooking

To fritter means to waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters or activities.

Synonyms

squander, waste

Examples of usage

Don't fritter away your time on meaningless tasks.
She frittered her savings on unnecessary purchases.

Translations

Translations of the word "fritters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolinhos fritos

🇮🇳 पकोड़े

🇩🇪 Krapfen

🇮🇩 gorengan

🇺🇦 оладки

🇵🇱 placki

🇯🇵 フリッター

🇫🇷 beignets

🇪🇸 buñuelos

🇹🇷 mücver

🇰🇷 프리터

🇸🇦 فطائر مقلية

🇨🇿 lívance

🇸🇰 lievance

🇨🇳 油炸饼

🇸🇮 ocvrtki

🇮🇸 kleinur

🇰🇿 қуырулар

🇬🇪 ფრიტერი

🇦🇿 qızartmalar

🇲🇽 buñuelos

Word origin

The word 'fritter' originated from the Old French word 'friture', which means 'a piece of fried food'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century. Fritters have been a popular dish in many cultures throughout history, with variations made using different ingredients and cooking methods.