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