Fritterers

/ˈfrɪtərərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fritterer; multiple people who waste time or resources on trivial matters.

Etymology

Plural form of 'fritterer,' combining 'fritter' + '-er' + '-s.'

Kelly Says

In colonial times, 'fritterers' referred to idle aristocrats who inherited wealth but spent it wastefully—interestingly, this judgment reflects class anxiety about whether the rich truly 'earned' their leisure time.

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