noun
- a state of extreme tiredness or stress
Usage: informal; usually in phrase ‘worn to a frazzle’
verb
- to make or become extremely tired, stressed, or worn out
Usage: informal
Examples
- The long work week really frazzles me.
- She was worn to a frazzle after caring for three sick children.
- The constant noise frazzles my nerves.
- He looked like he was at the end of his frazzles.
- The heat and humidity frazzles everyone by afternoon.
- After the move, we were all complete frazzles.