faff

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fæf/

Noun

Britain slang

(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.

Japanese Meaning

余計に手間のかかる冗長な作業、特に時間の無駄と感じられる過剰な作業 / 混乱し慌ただしい状態（典型的に 'in a faff' の形で使われる）

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Organizing the meeting turned into a ridiculous faff that consumed half the day.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

会議の準備が馬鹿げた無駄な手間になり、半日を無駄にしてしまった。

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Sense（1）

(Britain, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.

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Sense（2）

(typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party.

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faffs

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