potter around
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To walk around slowly doing small things without any rush or big plan.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To move around a place in a relaxed, unhurried way, doing small things without a specific plan.
"We spent the morning pottering around the antique market, picking up a few bargains."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Almost identical to 'potter about'. British English. The American equivalent is 'putter around'. Often used with a location: 'potter around the house / garden / shops'. Has a peaceful, content tone.
Commonly used with
house shops garden village kitchen museum
Forms
Base
potter around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
potters around
he/she/it
Past simple
pottered around
yesterday
Past participle
pottered around
have + pp
-ing form
pottering around
continuous
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