Definition

British slang for wasting time on pointless activities or fussing about ineffectively. It's the art of being busy while accomplishing absolutely nothing, elevated to a cultural pastime across the pond.

Example Usage

Stop faffing about with your phone and help me move this couch!

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=faff&defid=16975)

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