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Meaning of faff around

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

faff

Pronunciation:/faf/

noun

Definitions

  1. An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

    Example: Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.

  2. (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

    Example: She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party.

    Synonyms:flap

verb

Definitions

  1. To waste time on an unproductive activity.

    Example: I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done.

    Synonyms:arse arounddick around