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How to pronounce “faff

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Pronunciation guide for faff

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of faff with real speech in context.
Available examples
4 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Adam Spencer: Why I fell in love with monster prime numbers 17 minutesbecause she did tend to faff on a bit near the end.
Definition summary
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

Example 1 of 4

How to pronounce faff

Adam Spencer: Why I fell in love with monster prime numbers 17 minutes

because she did tend to faff on a bit near the end.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “faff

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
  • (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.
  • [Verb]
  • (British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) To waste time on an unproductive activity.

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