fritter fritter /ˈfrɪtɝ/

noun

1. Small quantity of fried batter containing fruit, meat or vegetables  ( fritter )
   small quantity of fried batter containing fruit, meat or vegetables
    I can't resist a warm apple fritter in the morning.
   I can't resist a warm apple fritter in the morning.
   
   

verb

1. Spend frivolously and unwisely  ( fool , fool away , fritter , dissipate , fritter away , frivol away , shoot )
   spend frivolously and unwisely
    Fritter away one's inheritance
   Fritter away one's inheritance