frivol away
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Definition
Verb (transitive): To waste or squander (time, money, or resources) in a careless, foolish, or unproductive manner. It implies spending on trivial or frivolous things instead of using resources wisely.
Usage
This verb is used with a direct object (the thing being wasted). It often carries a tone of criticism or regret for the wasteful action. - Structure: to frivol away [something] (e.g., money, an opportunity, a fortune, the afternoon).
Examples
- He frivoled away his entire salary on video games and expensive dinners.
- She regretted frivoling away her youth instead of pursuing her education.
- They frivoled the inheritance away in just a few years.
- Don't frivol away this chance to study abroad; it's a unique opportunity.
Advanced Usage
- The verb is often used in the past tense to describe a completed, regrettable action.
- It can be separated by the object, as in "frivol it away."
- Commonly used with words like , , , , , and .
Variants and Related Words
- Fritter away: A very common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- Squander: A more formal synonym meaning to waste something in a reckless or extravagant manner.
- Dissipate: Can mean to scatter or disperse, but also to squander money or resources.
- Frivolous (adj): Characterized by a lack of seriousness or sense; concerned with trivial matters.
Synonyms
- Waste
- Fritter away
- Squander
- Misspend
- Blow (informal, e.g., "blow money on")
Phrasal Verbs
- Frivol away is itself a phrasal verb. The particle "away" is integral to the meaning of wasteful dispersion.
Related Idioms
- Throw money down the drain: To waste money completely.
- Burn through money/cash: To spend money very quickly and wastefully.
Verb
- spend frivolously and unwisely
- Fritter away one's inheritance