fritz
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Idioms
1.
fritz out, to become inoperable.
2.
on the fritz, not in working order: Our TV went on the fritz last night.
Origin:
1900–05; of obscure origin
1900–05; of obscure origin
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noun
1.
Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a German, especially a German soldier.
2.
a male given name.
Origin:
1910–15; < German; common nickname for Friedrich
1910–15; < German; common nickname for Friedrich
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Fritz
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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| —n | |
| Walter (Frederick). born 1928, US Democratic politician; vice president of the US (1977--81) | |
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Word Origin & History
fritz
in on the fritz "inoperative," 1903, Amer.Eng. slang, of unknown origin. Earliest references suggest a theatrical origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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American Heritage
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
Fritz said that it is important for citizens to have the opportunity to access the plan for review.
But they're having a problem with their more basic tech: the water heater is on the fritz.
He drove fast and ignored me, curs- ing at his eight-track tape deck, which was on the fritz.
His radio was on the fritz, but never mind: while airborne he would communicate with us on the ground through a series of kicks.
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