frazzled; frazzling
ˈfra-zə-liŋ 
ˈfraz-liŋ
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a
: to put in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue
b
: upset
: to become frazzled
1
: the state of being frazzled
2
: a condition of fatigue or nervous exhaustion
worn to a frazzle
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Examples of frazzle in a Sentence
Verb
He's a clever player who knows how to frazzle his opponents.
years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point
Noun
months of overtime work have left her worn to a frazzle
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Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In recent months, my long brunette hair has looked frazzled, lifeless and one-dimensional.
—Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The signature crack of a sonic boom can shake walls, rattle windows, and frazzle nerves.
—Jason Daley, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2011
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Verb
Jonna quickly gets frazzled and has no strategy (helped immensely by Jordan screaming at her) and Rachel dominates, keeping her Era still alive but barely breathing.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In recent months, my long brunette hair has looked frazzled, lifeless and one-dimensional.
—Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Noun
Studies have repeatedly shown that birdsong, flowing water, and wind through trees all effectively coax our brains away from the frazzle of overstimulation, leading to feelings of calm and wellbeing as well as lower blood pressure and decreased cortisol.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The signature crack of a sonic boom can shake walls, rattle windows, and frazzle nerves.
—Jason Daley, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2011
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“Frazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frazzle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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