faff /fæf/noun 3verb 3forms 3phrases 1 noun3 •(UK, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff. •A state of confused or frantic activity.She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party. •(UK, no longer used) A puff of smoke; a gust of wind.“Shut t’ door, wilt-tu,” said Widow Goggin sharply; “thou’rt letting in faffs o’ wind. And tak’ thi shawl off.” — 1900 verb3 •(UK, Australia) To waste time on an unproductive activity.Stop Faffing And Just Do It — 2009 •(informal) To blow in puffs, blow gently. •(no longer used) To move (something) with a puff of air, to blow away.Time wi’ his scythe hed mawn t’crop on his heead, An’ then fafft it away wi’ his wing. — 1949 formsfaffed · faffing · faffs Phrases with faff faff aboutTo waste time; to spend time idly.
