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faff

Pronunciation: /fæf/

The English word “faff” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  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.

verb

  1. To blow in puffs, blow gently.
  2. To move (something) with a puff of air, to blow away.
  3. To waste time on an unproductive activity.

Etymology

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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