faff
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of faff
C19: of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He said it would aim to make people's lives easier by "cutting the faff" involved in providing multiple examples of identification for tasks such as applying to university, buying a house or renting.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
I know I have friends with iPhones who have dismissed the "faff" of changing to another brand, even if they like the look of something different.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2024
There’s not a lot of faff on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
My dad says real fires are more faff than they're worth, but Dean's dad says in a Tavish McTavish voice, “Neeever buy ye a hoose wi'oot a chimberly pot.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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