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Faff

/faf/

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

📖 Definitions of "Faff"

noun
  1. 1

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

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

  2. 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."

verb
  1. 1

    To waste time on an unproductive activity.

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

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