putter around

Phrasal Verb American ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal
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Meaning: To do small tasks leisurely

悠闲地做些小事
Hacer cosillas tranquilamente
のんびり細々としたことをする
느긋하게 이것저것 하다

To keep busy with unimportant things.

忙于一些不重要的事情。
Mantenerse ocupado con cosas sin importancia.
取るに足りないことで忙しくしていること。
중요하지 않은 일을 하며 바쁜 척하다.
Base verb: putter
Particle: around
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. He puttered around the garage.
    他在车库里东摸摸西弄弄
    Anduvo trasteando por el garaje
    彼はガレージでぶらぶらいろいろしていた
    그는 차고에서 어슬렁거리며 이것저것 했다
  2. She puttered around all day.
    她一整天慢悠悠地忙活
    Anduvo trasteando todo el día
    彼女は一日中のんびり過ごした
    그녀는 하루 종일 느긋하게 보냈다
  3. I like to putter around on lazy days.
    懒散的日子里我喜欢东摸摸西弄弄
    Me gusta trastear los días tranquilos
    のんびりした日にぶらぶら過ごすのが好きだ
    한가한 날에 어슬렁거리며 보내는 게 좋다

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: leisurely, relaxed, American

Tone: casual

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  • Putter around
    东摸摸西弄弄
    Trastear
    のんびりいろいろする
    이것저것 느긋하게 하다

Origin & History

American expression for leisurely activity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Older

Social background: Universal

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