Definition of "faff" in англійська

noun

1. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

   • Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.

2. (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

   • She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party.

verb

1. (British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) To waste time on an unproductive activity.