
Faff about
Time Wasting
Used to describe someone who is not being productive when they should be.
Every time I ask him to clean, he just faffs about.
Procrastinating Behavior
Indicates delaying or avoiding tasks by focusing on trivial activities.
She's just faffing about instead of starting her essay.
Negative Connotation
Generally has a negative connotation, suggesting inefficiency or laziness.
He could've finished hours ago if he hadn't faffed about.