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Definition of Putter around
1. Verb. Move around aimlessly.
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Potterer, Putterer
Definition of Putter around
1. Verb. (American English) To engage in meaningless activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Putter Around
Literary usage of Putter around
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes on Track: Construction and Maintenance by Walter Mason Camp (1904)
"... otherwise it will often be found necessary for one of the crew to putter around
splitting slivers off fence boards or the ends of the ties, ..."
2. Notes on Track: Construction and Maintenance by Walter Mason Camp (1904)
"... otherwise it will often be found necessary for one of the crew to putter around
splitting slivers off fence boards or the ends of the ties, ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1920)
"True, you will putter around with a few balls each day while waiting for the
first tee to clear, or you may try a few mashie-shots. ..."
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