Futz (verb)

To dawdle; to waste time; to mess around.

Origin:

Futz is a slang term of yiddish origin, meaning "to waste time" or "to mess around".

Examples:

1. He spent the whole morning futzing around with his computer and didn't get any work done.
2. She futzed with the vase for several minutes before deciding on the perfect arrangement.
3. He futzed with the tie for a moment before giving up and going with the knot he had.
4. She always futzes with her hair before she goes out.
5. He was futzing with the remote, trying to find the right channel.