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Definition of: frazzle
(fraz′əl) Colloq. v.t. & v.i. ·zled, ·zling
1. To fray or become frayed; fret, or tatter.
2. To tire out; weary.
—noun Frayed ends; state of being frayed.
—beat to a frazzle Beat into shreds and tatters; hence, overcome completely.
—worn to a frazzle Worn to shreds; hence, tired out; utterly exhausted. [? Blend of FRAY2 + obs. fasel ravel]
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