fritz

¹

[frits]

Fritz

²

[frits]

noun

1. Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive.,  a German, especially a German soldier.

2. a male given name.

Sensitive Note

Fritz was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I and II.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fritz¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of obscure origin

Origin of fritz²

1910–15; < German; common nickname for Friedrich

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on the fritz, not in working order.

   Our TV went on the fritz last night.

see on the blink (fritz).

Example Sentences

World number one Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 at the Japan Open to win his eighth ATP title of the year in Tokyo.

From BBC

Fritz twice required treatment to his left thigh before returning for the second and Alcaraz seized the opportunity to pile on the pressure.

From BBC

Fritz, who had not beaten Spaniard Alcaraz in three previous meetings, sealed a comprehensive 6-3 6-2 victory in the final singles match of the day.

From BBC

Fritz overpowered Alcaraz from the baseline, hitting 17 winners and five aces while also showing good hands at the net, winning 16 of his 20 net points.

From BBC

Victory also marked a first over a world number one player for Fritz, 27, and avenges last year's Laver Cup defeat by Alcaraz, which sealed the title for Team Europe.

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