1 C1 idiomatic slang
(British vulgar slang) To waste time acting foolishly or unproductively.
"We've got a deadline tomorrow — stop titting about and get on with it!"
inseparable
tit about
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
(British English, vulgar slang) To waste time behaving foolishly or ineffectually.
In plain English
To act like an idiot and waste time instead of doing something useful.
What does "tit about" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar British English slang. Not appropriate in formal or professional contexts. Often used in frustration or as a command: 'Stop titting about!' Regional usage; more common in northern England. Learners should understand it passively but use it with care.
Words that pair with "tit about"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stop around instead all day time
How to conjugate "tit about"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
tit about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tits about
he/she/it
Past simple
tited about
yesterday
Past participle
tited about
have + pp
-ing form
titing about
continuous
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