ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Footle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfuːtəl/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Footle is a verb meaning To waste time; to trifle.

Meaning

To waste time; to trifle.

More Meanings

  1. To talk nonsense.
  2. nonsense; foolishness.
  3. (archaic, vulgar) To have sex.

Example Sentences

Curtis says that he works like any other journalist: people and ideas grab him; he wastes time on TikTok, which he adores; he footles about in libraries.

Word Forms

Synonyms for footle

Depending on context, synonyms include nonsense, bludge, cabbage, dally, dawdle, diddle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lollygag, lounge, loiter, hang around, lurk, tarry.

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