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- [fuhts]
- /fʌts/
- /fˈʌts/
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- [fuhts]
- /fʌts/
Definitions of futz word
- verb without object futz to pass time in idleness (usually followed by around). 1
- noun futz a fool; simpleton. 1
- noun futz Waste time ; idle or busy oneself aimlessly. 1
- noun Definition of futz in Technology (jargon) ("futzing around") To waste time on activity that is often experimental and may or may not be productive. Not normally used for game playing. 1
- verb futz to waste time; to idle (often used in phrases such as futz around or futz about) 0
- intransitive verb futz to trifle or meddle; fool (around) 0
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Origin of futz
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35, Americanism; apparently a euphemism for fuck; perhaps blend of this word and putz
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Parts of speech for Futz
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exclamation
futz popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
futz usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for futz
verb futz
- fool around — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- footle — to act or talk in a foolish or silly way.
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