Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
footle
verb
/ˈfʊt.əl/
Definition
To waste time or behave foolishly; to act in a silly or aimless manner.
Examples
- Stop footling around and get to work on your project.
- We spent the afternoon footling and enjoying each other’s company.
Meaning
Footle refers to the act of engaging in trivial or nonsensical activities instead of being productive or serious about a task.
Synonyms
- fritter away
- mess around
- dawdle
- fool around
