Definitions

1. verb

to waste time or idle away; to engage in trifling or aimless activity

“She spent the afternoon futzing around the house, watching TV, and playing video games.”

2. noun

a person who spends time or engages in activities that are aimless or trifling

“He’s such a futz, always playing video games and never doing anything productive.”

3. verb (informal)

to tamper with or play with something in an aimless or careless manner

“The kids were futzing with the engine of their toy car, causing it to break.”