faff

noun

UK/fæf/
US/fæf/

Definitions of faff noun

  1. 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.