Word of the Day

futz

[fuhts]

verb:

to pass time in idleness

Explanation

To futz is to waste time, often by fussing over minor things instead of tackling something important. The word has a casual, humorous feel that's not as judgy as "procrastination." If you're figuring out the perfect arrangement of the tchotchkes on your desk instead of actually working, you're probably futzing around.

Example: Instead of starting his chores, he decided to futz with his collection of old coins.

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