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March 25, 2016 Word of the Day

on the fritz /ˈfrɪts/ noun
on the fritz
/ˈfrɪts/
noun
The dryer is on the fritz.
The dryer is on the fritz.
Definition of ON THE FRITZ

on the fritz US, informal

: not working properly

  • We can't listen to music because the stereo is on the fritz.

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