faff
/faf/
noun
- 1
An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
“Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.”
- 2
(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.”
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verb
- 1
To waste time on an unproductive activity.
“I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done.”
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