The act of wasting time or money gradually on unimportant things; breaking into small fragments.
Present participle of 'fritter,' from uncertain origins possibly related to 'fritt' or meaning to break apart.
Studies show that 'frittering' away just 15 minutes per day—scrolling, small tasks, distractions—adds up to over 90 hours per year, which is why the Victorians coined this term when they noticed people's attention becoming increasingly fragmented.
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