futz around
(Northern US, slang) To waste time frivolously or busy oneself with minor tasks; to experiment or tinker.
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(Northern US, slang) To waste time frivolously or busy oneself with minor tasks; to experiment or tinker.
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(Northern US, slang) To mess or interfere with.
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