verb
General Slang
footer
FOO-ter · verb · informal
To fiddle, fumble or mess about ineffectually
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Definitions
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To potter, fumble or waste time fiddling with something.
“Stop footerin wi' that and get it done.”
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footer In A Sentence
Stop footerin wi' that and get it done.
Origin & Usage
Scots, from French 'foutre' or dialect 'fouter', to bungle/mess about.
People Also Ask
What does 'footer' mean in Scots?
To fiddle, fumble or waste time messing about with something ineffectually.
How do you use 'footer'?
You'd say 'stop footering with that and get it done' to someone dithering over a task.
Is Scots 'footer' related to football?
No — this is a Scots verb meaning to fiddle or bungle, unrelated to the sport.
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