Wasting time.
Faffing about
FAF-ing a-BOWT
ˈfafɪŋ əˈbaʊt
Verb
Example Sentences
"Stop faffing about!"
"Just faffing about."
Etymology & History
British term for time-wasting. From faff (fumble).
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Formality
informal
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