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fritz Synonyms

Another word for fritz

Choosing another word for fritz depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of malfunction, disrepair, or improper working order, used almost exclusively in the phrase 'on the fritz'.

Usage Example

"The office air conditioner is on the malfunction again, so we had to open all the windows."

Strong
malfunction
breakdown
disrepair
glitch

• verb (Context 2)

To malfunction, fail, or cease working properly, especially due to an electrical or mechanical fault (often followed by 'out').

Usage Example

"The old television screen began to flicker and malfunction out right in the middle of the broadcast."

Strongest
malfunction
Strong
break down
act up
conk out
fail
short-circuit

• noun (Context 3)

A type of large, mild, precooked sausage made from finely ground pork and spices, popular in South Australia.

Usage Example

"She packed a simple lunch of tomato and baloney sandwiches for the road trip across South Australia."

Strong
baloney
bologna

Opposites of fritz

The opposite of fritz shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

work
function
operate
See all opposites of fritz

• Nearby Words

fritillaria
frittata
fritter
fritz
frivolity
frivolous
frivolously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fritz. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fritz
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