Definition
- (verb) Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
- (verb) To chafe or irritate; to worry.
- (verb) To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple. “to fret the surface of water”
- (verb) In the form fret out: to squander, to waste.
- (verb) To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.
- (verb) To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.
- (verb) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray. “A wristband frets on the edges.”
- (verb) To be anxious, to worry.
- (verb) To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion. “Rancour frets in the malignant breast.”
- (verb) To have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place.
- (verb) To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.
- (verb) To form a pattern on; to variegate.
Word stats
- Fretted contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Fretted mean?
Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
How many letters are in Fretted?
Fretted has 7 letters.
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