fritter vs eat

fritter is a noun but eat is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fritter	Yes	No	Yes	No
eat	No	No	Yes	No

fritter (noun)	eat (noun)
small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

fritter (verb)	eat (verb)
spend frivolously and unwisely	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
	take in solid food
	eat a meal; take a meal
	take in food; used of animals only
	use up (resources or materials)
	worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way