Synonyms for faff
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.
Related words
- Phrases
- faff about faff around
Forms
- Plural
- faffs → flaps…
Example sentences
- flap Ziri's tent was still there but its flap was open.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| faff | rising | |
| flap | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- flap1