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    faff around

    US /fæf əˈraʊnd/

    ・

    UK /fæf əˈraʊnd/

    B2
    phr.v.To spend time in a disorganized or ineffective way.
    They were faffing around instead of preparing for the exam.

    Video subtitles

    The Apprentice UK S09E01

    58:36The Apprentice UK S09E01
    • I don't want to faff around

      I don't want to faff around

    • I don't want to faff around and spend an hour here to sell two cases of water again.

      I don't want to faff around and spend an hour here to sell two cases of water again.

    A2

    My Everyday Makeup - Summer 2014

    06:53My Everyday Makeup - Summer 2014
    • and you don't need to faff around with lots of blending or anything.

      and you don't need to faff around with lots of blending or anything.

    B1

    Time Vocabulary for English Learners ⏰

    11:32Time Vocabulary for English Learners ⏰
    • To faff about, to faff on, or to faff around.

      To faff about, to faff on, or to faff around.

    B1