fritz
[ frits ]
/ frɪts /
Verb Phrases
fritz out, Informal. to become inoperable.
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on the fritz, Informal. not in working order: Our TV went on the fritz last night.
Origin of fritz
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of obscure origin
Words nearby fritz
fritillary, frittata, fritter, fritter away, fritto misto, fritz, Friuli, Friulian, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, frivol, frivolity
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Fritz
[ frits ]
/ frɪts /
noun
Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a German, especially a German soldier.
a male given name.
Origin of Fritz
1910–15; <German; common nickname for Friedrich
usage note for Fritz
Fritz was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I and II.
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fritz
see on the blink (fritz).
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