fritz

[ frits ]
/ frɪts /
Informal.

Verb Phrases

fritz out, to become inoperable.

Idioms for fritz

    on the fritz, not in working order: Our TV went on the fritz last night.

Origin of fritz

First recorded in 1900–05; of obscure origin

Words nearby fritz

fritillary, frittata, fritter, fritter away, fritto misto, fritz, friuli, friuli-venezia giulia, friulian, frivol, frivolity

Definition for fritz (2 of 3)

Fritz
[ frits ]
/ frɪts /

noun

Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a German, especially a German soldier.
a male given name.

Origin of Fritz

1910–15; < German; common nickname for Friedrich

usage note for Fritz

Fritz was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I and II.

Definition for fritz (3 of 3)

Mondale
[ mon-deyl ]
/ ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

noun

Walter FrederickFritz,born 1928, U.S. politician: senator 1965–77; vice president 1977–81.

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British Dictionary definitions for fritz

Mondale
/ (ˈmɒnˌdeɪl) /

noun

Walter (Frederick). born 1928, US Democratic politician; vice president of the US (1977–81)

Idioms and Phrases with fritz

fritz

see on the blink (fritz).