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fritz

1 American  
[frits] / frɪts /

verb phrase

  1. fritz out to become inoperable.

idioms

  1. on the fritz, not in working order.

    Our TV went on the fritz last night.
Fritz 2 American  
[frits] / frɪts /

noun

  1. Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a German, especially a German soldier.

  2. a male given name.

fritz More Idioms  

  1. see on the blink (fritz).

Sensitive Note

Fritz was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I and II.

Etymology

Origin of fritz1

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of obscure origin

Origin of Fritz2

1910–15; < German; common nickname for Friedrich

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