Fart around

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verb

To waste time, to do nothing of importance.

He had so much work to do, but he spent the whole afternoon farting around.
Visual representation of "fart around" - To waste time, to do nothing of importance

Often appears as...

  • fart around all day
  • fart around at work

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Context

The phrase is very informal and can sound rude or unprofessional in formal settings.

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Avoid saying 'I was just farting around' during a job interview.
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Negative Connotation

Implies that someone is not using their time wisely and can sometimes be judgmental.

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My boss caught me farting around instead of finishing the report.
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Casual Expression

Commonly used among friends or people of similar age, not with superiors.

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We spent the weekend just farting around the house.
Visual representation of the word "Fart around"

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