Pronunciation: /ˈfræzəl/

Definitions of frazzle

noun a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation

Example Sentences

A1 I was in a frazzle trying to find my keys this morning.

A2 The frazzle of moving to a new city can be overwhelming.

B1 She was in a frazzle after a long day at work.

B2 The stress of planning a wedding had her in a frazzle.

C1 The constant frazzle of deadlines and meetings was taking a toll on her health.

C2 Despite the frazzle of managing a large team, she always remained calm and collected.

verb to wear out or exhaust (someone) mentally or physically

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise from the fireworks frazzled the dog.

A2 I always frazzle my brain trying to remember all the new vocabulary words.

B1 The constant pressure at work can frazzle even the most organized person.

B2 The intense heat and humidity frazzled my hair into a frizzy mess.

C1 The stress of planning a wedding can frazzle even the most level-headed person.

C2 After dealing with constant interruptions and last-minute changes, I was completely frazzled by the end of the day.

Examples of frazzle in a Sentence

formal The stress of the presentation left her feeling frazzled and exhausted.

informal After a long day at work, I'm completely frazzled.

slang I was so frazzled trying to finish my homework at the last minute.

figurative The constant noise and chaos of the city can frazzle your nerves after a while.

Grammatical Forms of frazzle

past tense

frazzled

plural

frazzles

comparative

more frazzled

superlative

most frazzled

present tense

frazzles

future tense

will frazzle

perfect tense

has frazzled

continuous tense

is frazzling

singular

frazzle

positive degree

frazzled

infinitive

to frazzle

gerund

frazzling

participle

frazzled

Origin and Evolution of frazzle

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'frazzle' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'freselen' which means to fray or unravel.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frazzle' has come to mean to wear out or exhaust, often used in the context of someone feeling mentally or physically drained.