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fraz·zle
 frazzle
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- pronunciation:
- frae
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
frazzles, frazzling, frazzled |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to tire out; exhaust one's body or nerves.
The long weeks of intense studying frazzled all of the students.- similar words:
- fray
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| definition 2: |
to wear out; chafe or fray.
The sleeves of his favorite old jacket had frazzled. |
| related words: |
chafe, collapse, wear |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(informal) the state or condition of being weary or worn out.
His nerves were worn to a frazzle on the day of the interview. |
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