Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faff

verb
/fæf/
Definition
To waste time doing unnecessary or trivial tasks.
Examples
  • Stop faffing around and get to work!
  • He spent the whole afternoon faffing with his phone instead of studying.
  • Don’t faff about; we have a deadline to meet.
Meaning
Faff refers to being inefficient and spending time on unproductive activities instead of focusing on what is important.
Synonyms
  • dawdle
  • fiddle
  • linger
  • stall