How to Pronounce "putter about"
expression
ˈpətɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
PUH-ter uh-BOWT
ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ɐbˈaʊt
PUH-tuh uh-BOWT
Definition
To move around doing small, unimportant things without any real purpose or hurry. Often used to describe a relaxed way of spending time, especially at home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpətɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-ter uh-BOWT
UK
PUH-tuh uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
On weekends, I like to putter about in the garden.
She spent the afternoon puttering about the kitchen, arranging the shelves.
My grandpa enjoys puttering about in his workshop.
I spent Sunday morning just puttering about the house, fixing little things here and there.