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- [fraz-uh l]
- /ˈfræz əl/
- /ˈfræz.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fraz-uh l]
- /ˈfræz əl/
Definitions of frazzle word
- noun frazzle the state of being frazzled or worn-out. 1
- noun frazzle a remnant; shred. 1
- noun frazzle Cause to feel completely exhausted; wear out. 1
- transitive verb frazzle exhaust 1
- verb frazzle to make or become exhausted or weary; tire out 0
- noun frazzle the state of being frazzled or exhausted 0
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Origin of frazzle
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; blend of fray2 and fazzle, Middle English faselin to unravel, cognate with German faseln
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Parts of speech for Frazzle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frazzle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
frazzle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frazzle
verb frazzle
- fray — a raveled or worn part, as in cloth: frays at the toes of well-worn sneakers.
- poop — party pooper.
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- tear — the act of tearing.
- rip — to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip open a seam; to rip up a sheet.
noun frazzle
- collapse — If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- enervation — A feeling of being drained of energy or vitality; fatigue.
- lassitude — weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.
- prostration — the act of prostrating.
- rag — a musical composition in ragtime: a piano rag.
Antonyms for frazzle
verb frazzle
- invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- refresh — to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
- sew — to ground (a vessel) at low tide (sometimes fol by up).
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
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