Meaning of the word "faff around" in English

What does "faff around" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

faff around

US /fæf əˈraʊnd/
UK /fæf əˈraʊnd/
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Phrasal Verb

to spend time doing a lot of things that are not important instead of doing the thing that you should be doing

Example:
Stop faffing around and get your work done!
He spent the whole morning faffing around with his computer.