futz

US: /fʌts/ ,(futs)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

futz /fʌts/  v. [no object] [Slang.]

1. Slang Terms to pass time doing things of little importance:
   futzing around.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

futz  (futs), [Slang.]
v.i. 

1. Slang Terms to pass time in idleness (usually fol. by around).
2. Slang Terms futz with or around with, to handle or deal with, esp. idly, reluctantly, or as a time-consuming task:
   I spent all day futzing with those file folders.

n. 

3. Slang Terms a fool;
   simpleton.

• 1930–35, American; apparently a euphemism for fuck; perh. blend of, blended this word and putz