futz

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Definition of futz in English English dictionary

To experiment by trial and error

To be frivolous and waste time

futz around to waste time, especially by doing small, unimportant jobs slowly

Related Terms

futzing

{i} (Computer Slang) tinkering, fooling around, experimenting (with a computer for entertainment, learning, or as pastime)

Etymology

[ 'f&ts ] (intransitive verb.) 1932. perhaps part modification, part translation of Yiddish arumfartsn zikh, literally, to fart around.

Tenses

futzes, futzing, futzed