faff
noun
UK/fæf/
US/fæf/
Definitions of faff noun
An activity or task that requires a lot of effort or causes minor difficulties.
Preparing this report has been a real faff.
Decorating the hall for the dinner party is such a faff.
We had the usual faff checking in at the airport.
Phrasal Verbs of faff
- faff about/around
to occupy yourself with numerous trivial activities, neglecting what is truly necessary
• He spent the whole day faffing about at home instead of completing his report.