phrasal verb. If someone fritters away time or money, they waste it on unimportant or unnecessary things. The firm soon started frittering away the cash it was generating.

What is the meaning frittering?

frittered; frittering; fritters. Definition of fritter (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to spend or waste bit by bit, on trifles, or without commensurate return —usually used with away. 2 : to break into small fragments.

What does fretting someone mean?

to be nervous or worried: Don't fret - I'm sure he's OK. She spent the day fretting about/over what she'd said to Nicky.