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/frɛt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A state of anxiety or worry.
He was in a fret over the delayed flight and missed meetings.
A thin strip of wood or metal with raised edges, typically found on a guitar neck.
She found it difficult to press down the strings on the fretboard.
verb
To feel or express worry, annoyance, or discontent.
She began to fret about her upcoming exam and couldn't focus.
To wear away or erode, especially through constant irritation.
The constant rain can fret the surface of the rocks over time.
Etymology
Middle English fretten, from Old English fretan 'to devour'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fret not
do not worry
don't fret
don’t be anxious or upset
fret over
to worry excessively about something
Related Words
fretful
feeling or expressing distress or irritation
fretting
the act of worrying or being anxious
Slang Meanings
to sweat the small stuff
He really needs to stop fretting over the little things.
to flip out
She started to fret when she lost her phone.