twat about
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Waste time doing nothing useful, in a stupid way.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
all day instead of working pointlessly
Forms
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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