1 C1 idiomatic slang
To waste time or behave in a foolish, unproductive way. (British vulgar slang — offensive)
"Stop twatting about and get your work done before the deadline."
inseparable
twat about
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
British vulgar slang for wasting time or behaving foolishly and ineffectually.
In plain English
Waste time doing nothing useful, in a stupid way.
What does "twat about" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very offensive British slang. Contains a highly vulgar word. ESL learners should be aware of this expression but should not use it in polite company, professional settings, or with people they do not know well. Use 'mess about' or 'faff about' instead.
Words that pair with "twat about"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
all day instead of working pointlessly
How to conjugate "twat about"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
twat about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
twats about
he/she/it
Past simple
twated about
yesterday
Past participle
twated about
have + pp
-ing form
twating about
continuous
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