Frazzled

adj, verb, slang

adj, verb, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of frazzle form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Frayed at the edges.

    "Everyone believes that Thomas would…plant the frazzled banner of the distillers in its place."

  2. 2
    Stressed and exhausted (either physically or emotionally). colloquial

    "George Smith this cool morning, hungover, mouth dry, head throbbing. "I just asked for the time." "Twelve thirty." "Thank you. Don't come in. I'm indelicate. Utterly frazzled. After being vaguely champion. I think. Last night. O God.""

Synonyms

All synonyms
ausgespieltdebilitateddonedone updowdydown at the heel

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"The only remaining economic link between the two countries, already on the edge of falling apart, further frazzled on Friday."

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