British English
Faff about
Used when referring to aimless activities during free time.
Literal Meaning
To waste time in an aimless or ineffective manner
Actual Meaning
Waste time doing unproductive things
Examples in Context

'Stop faffing about and get ready.' (Translation: Stop wasting time)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Time wasting
  • 2Unproductive activity
  • 3British slang
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
dawdle
fritter away
lollygag
waste time
goof off
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