faff
noun, verbInformal
A British English slang term. Browse all British slang.
What it means
Pointless fuss and bother; unnecessary hassle. As a noun: it's a bit of a faff.
To dither, to busy oneself unproductively. Usually faff about or faff around.
In use
Parking there is a total faff, get the train.
Stop faffing about and get in the car.
Other forms
- Similar terms:
- hassle, palaver