faff

Meaning

1. An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
2. A state of confused or frantic activity.
3. A puff of smoke; a gust of wind.
4. To blow in puffs, blow gently.
5. To move (something) with a puff of air, to blow away.
6. To waste time on an unproductive activity.

Etymology / origin

Originally imitative of wind or puffs of air (see verb senses "to blow in puffs", "to move with a puff of air"). The noun is formed from the verb by conversion.

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