futz around

VERB

experiment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze examine explore

STRONG

assay diagnose probe prove research sample scrutinize search speculate study try venture verify weigh

WEAK

fool with mess around play around with practice with put to the test shake down try on try on for size try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain discredit disprove ignore neglect

VERB

trifle

Synonyms

STRONG

coquet dabble dally dawdle dilly-dally doodle fidget flirt fool fritter idle loiter lollygag lounge misuse monkey palter philander play potter putter squander toy twiddle wanton waste

WEAK

amuse oneself be insincere fool around fool with fribble horse around indulge in lead on mess with monkey with play games with play with string along use up waste time wink at

Antonyms

STRONG

hasten hoard hurry push rush save work

Example Sentences

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Yes, we hate it, yes we love it, and yes, as is our habit, we let time mosey on by as we futz around over what to do.

From Los Angeles Times

It was incredibly hot to wear silicone, so there wasn’t as much time to futz around.

From New York Times

There’s not much to do on it aside from futz around with watch faces, read tutorials, tweak settings, and that’s… about it.

From The Verge

At $130, the Nest Doorbell is a solid option if you prefer not to futz around with hardwiring, and it comes in an array of muted colors so you can best match the exterior of your home.

From The Verge

I also think that Google is going to futz around with these gestures again once Android 11 rolls around, so I’m not going to get too attached to them.

From The Verge

futz around

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