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fraz·zle  (frzl) Informal

v. fraz·zled, fraz·zling, fraz·zles

v.tr.

1. To wear away along the edges; fray.

2. To exhaust physically or emotionally.

v.intr.

1. To become worn away along the edges.

2. To become exhausted physically or emotionally.

n.

1. A frayed or tattered condition.

2. A condition of exhaustion: worked themselves to a frazzle.

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[Perhaps a blend of fray and dialectal fazzle, to unravel (from Middle English facelyn, to fray, from fasel, frayed edge, probably diminutive of fas, rootlets, from Old English fæs).]

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frazzle

Noun

Informal the state of being exhausted: worn to a frazzle [probably from Middle English faselen to fray]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	frazzle - a state of extreme exhaustion; "he was worn to a frazzle" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech exhaustion - extreme fatigue
Verb	1.	frazzle - wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve" fray fall apart, wear out, bust, wear, break - go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely"
	2.	frazzle - exhaust physically or emotionally; "She was frazzled after the visit of her in-laws" exhaust, tucker, tucker out, wash up, beat - wear out completely; "This kind of work exhausts me"; "I'm beat"; "He was all washed up after the exam"