faff

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

   Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.

2. noun A state of confused or frantic activity.

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

3. noun A puff of smoke; a gust of wind.
4. verb To blow in puffs, blow gently.
5. verb To move (something) with a puff of air, to blow away.
6. verb To waste time on an unproductive activity.

Similar words

faffage faffery fashery foofaraw fuzz fash fiddle fribble fluffery fike

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