FOOTLE


Meaning of FOOTLE in English

ˈfü]d. ə l, ˈfu̇], ]t ə l intransitive verb

( footled ; footled ; footling ]d. ə liŋ, ]t( ə )liŋ\ ; footles )

Etymology: alteration of footer (III)

1. : to waste time : trifle , fool , potter — used with around or about

2. : to talk or act foolishly

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