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USA slang
Not working properly; broken or malfunctioning.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Semi-informal; still use judgment.
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on the fritz means Not working properly; broken or malfunctioning. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"on the fritz" means Not working properly; broken or malfunctioning. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Broken, ruined, or completely worn out.
Caught doing something wrong; or broken/ugly.
Of poor quality; unreliable; broken.
Someone who eats a lot or always thinks about food; 'big back behaviour' is greedy-eati...
Crying (usually from laughter); 'son I'm crine' means 'that's hilarious'
A young person, kid, or younger sibling; someone inexperienced
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