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Faff

//fæf// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang

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

  2. 2
    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. Australia, British, Ireland, New-Zealand

    "Stop Faffing And Just Do It"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From a dialect word meaning "blow in gusts".

Etymology 2

From a dialect word meaning "blow in gusts".

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