faff
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: pfaff
Meaning · English
An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
Register: slang
Examples
Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “faff” mean?
An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
Is “faff” formal or informal?
faff is generally slang.