Footle and Putter

Footle

Footle verb - To spend time doing nothing.
Usage example: spent the morning footling about while others were working

Putter and footle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Putter" instead a verb "Footle".

Nearby Word: footling

Putter

Putter verb - Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
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Synonyms for Putter

Footle and putter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Footle" instead a verb "Putter".

Nearby Words: puttered, putt, puttee, puttering, putted
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