putter around
(US) To engage in meaningless activity.
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(US) To engage in meaningless activity.
I can't wait until I'm old enough to "putter around".
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(chiefly, British) To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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(Northern US, slang) To waste time frivolously or busy oneself with minor tasks; to experiment or tinker.
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(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To waste time on an unproductive activity.
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(UK) To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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