Futzed: meaning, definitions and examples
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futzed
[ fʌtst ]
informal usage
To futz means to waste time or engage in a trivial or aimless activity. It's often used when someone is procrastinating or not getting any work done. This term can imply a degree of irresponsibility or ineffectiveness in the task being addressed. People might futz around with tools or gadgets without actually accomplishing anything productive.
Synonyms
dawdle, fiddle, mess around, tinker.
Examples of usage
- He spent the afternoon futzing with his computer instead of completing his assignment.
- Stop futzing about and get to work!
- She was just futzing with her hair in the mirror.
- They futzed around the house all day without any plans.
Translations
Translations of the word "futzed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desperdiçado
🇮🇳 बिगड़ा हुआ
🇩🇪 verpfuscht
🇮🇩 dibuang sia-sia
🇺🇦 зіпсований
🇵🇱 zepsuty
🇯🇵 台無しになった
🇫🇷 gâché
🇪🇸 estropeado
🇹🇷 boşa harcanmış
🇰🇷 망친
🇸🇦 مُفسد
🇨🇿 zkoušený
🇸🇰 pokazený
🇨🇳 搞砸了
🇸🇮 pokvarjen
🇮🇸 spillt
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 დაზიანებული
🇦🇿 pozulmuş
🇲🇽 estropeado
Etymology
The word 'futz' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States, potentially as a variant of 'futzing', which was influenced by the Yiddish language. The Yiddish 'futsen', meaning to waste time, may also have contributed to the development of this term. Its informal usage reflects a casual attitude towards not being productive, revealing a cultural tendency to downplay the importance of work in favor of leisure or frivolous activities. As language evolves, 'futz' has been incorporated into American vernacular, often indicating a lack of focus or commitment to tasks. The playful connotation of the term makes it a popular choice in casual conversation, embodying a whimsical spirit associated with procrastination.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,466, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.