Faff

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAn overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

"Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff."

2.noun(typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

"She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party."

3.verbTo waste time on an unproductive activity.

"I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done."

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