futz around
Idle without purpose
To futz around is to waste time on aimless or trivial activity: I spent the whole afternoon futzing around on the internet.
It suggests puttering without clear purpose or accomplishment.
You can also futz around with something, meaning to tinker or fiddle with it unproductively: Stop futzing around with the settings and just use it.
Mender of metal household wares
- putterClub for short strokes
- piddleDally or urinate
- mess aroundEngage in aimless activity
- fool aroundAct without purpose
fiddle · monkey around · noodle · dabble · bumble · muddle · faff · footle
Adjust idly or nervously
- tinkerMender of metal household wares
- tweakMinor adjustment
- adjustChange to fit better
- fidgetRestless small movements
tamper · toy with · mess with · play with · niggle · meddle · jigger · pick at
tinker
Mender of metal household wares
- putterClub for short strokes
- piddleDally or urinate
- mess aroundEngage in aimless activity
fool around · fiddle · monkey around · noodle · dabble · bumble · muddle · faff · footle · lollygag
fiddle with
Adjust idly or nervously
fidget · tamper · toy with · mess with · play with · niggle · meddle · jigger · pick at · thumb
dawdle
Linger without purpose
- waste timeUse moments unproductively
- dillydallyWaste time through indecision
- lollygagIdle aimlessly, delay
tarry · dally · stall · drag feet · kill time · loiter · idle · loaf · shirk · lag
bumble
Act clumsily or incompetently
- flounderStruggle awkwardly, or seafood
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- muddleDisordered, bewildered state
bungle · botch · blunder · stumble · flail · struggle · mishandle · grope · hobble · falter
futz aroundfocus
Concentrated attention point
concentrate · buckle down · get down to business · get things done · apply oneself
futz aroundget serious
hustle · get cracking · mean business · take action · work hard