Question 1

What does "putz around" mean?

Accepted Answer

To spend time doing unimportant, aimless tasks without any clear goal.

Question 2

How do you use "putz around" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Stop putzing around and finish your homework before dinner.

Question 3

Is "putz around" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"putz around" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily American English, informal. 'Putz' derives from Yiddish, meaning a fool or a foolish person. Used to describe someone wasting time or doing trivial things without direction. Slightly more negative in tone than 'putter around.' Not common in British English.

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