English · Phrasal verb Attested

footle away

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To waste (time).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lãng phí thời gian

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Where it’s used: Used American English

You've just footled away twenty minutes!

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 “footle away” mean?

To waste (time).

Is “footle away” formal or informal?

footle away is generally colloquial.

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