English · Phrasal verb Attested

futz with

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To handle, tweak or mess with (something) idly, inefficiently or reluctantly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xử lý, điều chỉnh hoặc làm việc với một cách nhàn rỗi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “futz with” mean?

To handle, tweak or mess with (something) idly, inefficiently or reluctantly.

Is “futz with” formal or informal?

futz with is generally informal.

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