futz

verb \ˈfəts\

Definition of FUTZ

intransitive verb

slang

: fool around 1 —often used with around <futz around without producing any worthwhile music — John Koegel>

perhaps part modification, part translation of Yiddish arumfartsn zikh, literally, to fart around

First Known Use: circa 1930

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