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Definition of faff about
faff about
verb
- to spend time on a non-productive activity; "waste time". Also faff, faff around. British slang.
Jimmy - stop faffing about and do your homework!
- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
Last edited on Jun 04 2010. Submitted by Ben B. on Aug 28 2003.
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| Definitions include: to spend time on a non-productive activity; "waste time". | |
| Definitions include: to spend time on a non-productive activity; "waste time". | |
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