footle

/ˈfudl/
IPA guide

Other forms: footling; footles; footled

Definitions of footle
  1. verb
    be about
    synonyms: hang around, lallygag, linger, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry
    see moresee less
    types:
    lurch, prowl
    loiter about, with no apparent aim
    type of:
    be
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    act foolishly, as by talking nonsense
    see moresee less
    type of:
    act, behave, do
    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘footle'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family