fribble
əl verb (used without object)
1.
to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
verb (used with object)
2.
to waste foolishly (often followed by away ): He fribbled away one opportunity after another.
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adjective
6.
frivolous; foolish; trifling.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to fritter away; waste |
| 2. | (intr) to act frivolously; trifle |
| —n | |
| 3. | a wasteful or frivolous person or action |
| —adj | |
| 4. | frivolous; trifling |
| [C17: of unknown origin] | |
| 'fribbler | |
| —n | |
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