Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
faff-about
verb
/fæf əˈbaʊt/
Definition
To waste time doing unimportant things; to be indecisive or inefficient in a task.
Examples
- Stop faffing about and get to work on your project!
- He spent the whole afternoon just faffing about with his gadgets.
- She tends to faff about instead of preparing for her exams.
Meaning
Faffing about typically refers to engaging in trivial activities instead of focusing on more significant work or tasks. It conveys a sense of aimlessness or lack of direction.
Synonyms
- procrastinate
- dawdle
- linger
- fritter away time
