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frazzled

American  
[fraz-uhld] / ˈfræz əld /

adjective

Informal.
  1. worn-out; fatigued.

    a party that left us frazzled.


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Etymology

Origin of frazzled

First recorded in 1870–75; frazzle + -ed 2


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I've heard people suggest that City's players will be frazzled because of what is going on with the club off the pitch, but I don't see it that way.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But a lot of simple tasks have gotten more complicated, and from where I sit, people are more wired but less connected, and definitely more frazzled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

A treasured franchise had frazzled into a bitter mood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026

The first person to pop up looks frazzled, but then the camera widens and you see why: She’s working hard at making something.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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