Definitions For Faff

Verb

{{en-verb}} (British, slang) To waste time on an unproductive activity. : She faffed about so much, she never got to eat her breakfast. : I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done.

Usage notes

Particularly used with about#adverb, about or around#adverb, around.

Synonyms

waste time arse around, dick around {{qualifier, American}}

Noun

FAFF (plural FAFFs) (British, slang) 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; a flap. : She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party.