as in potters (around)
to spend time in aimless activity
I spent all weekend at home just puttering around
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“Putters (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putters%20%28around%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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