Putz around Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To spend time doing unimportant things, often moving slowly without any real purpose; to waste time by being idle or not doing anything productive.
Usage & Nuances
'Putz around' is casual, informal, and can sound mildly dismissive; it’s most common in American English. Typical collocations include 'putz around the house', 'putz around in the garage'. Sometimes spelled 'putter around', which is slightly more neutral. Not considered rude, but avoid in very formal settings.
Example Sentences
I spent the whole afternoon just putzing around the house.
basic
Stop putzing around and finish your homework.
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We didn't do much at the park, just putzed around for a few hours.
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He loves to putz around in the garage, fixing little things here and there.
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I usually putz around on Saturday mornings before starting anything important.
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We could do something productive, or just putz around for a bit — up to you.
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