(Britain, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time. / (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

(Britain, slang) To waste time on an unproductive activity.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of faff

(intransitive, informal) To waste time; spend time idly.

(intransitive, chiefly UK) To waste time; spend time idly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of faff about

(UK, informal) Time-consuming or awkward; too complicated or fancy.

present participle of faff

simple past tense and past participle of faff

present participle of faffle