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POTTERING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word pottering. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word pottering. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for POTTERING

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dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

rambling
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

• (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

• of a path e.g.

wandering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• travelling about without any clear destination

adjective satellite

• migratory

• of a path e.g.

• having no fixed course

ambling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely

mooching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)

verb

• ask for and get free; be a parasite

puttering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a golfer who is putting

• the iron normally used on the putting green

verb

• work lightly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

• move around aimlessly

sauntering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a careless leisurely gait

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

strolling
verbv
noun

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

toddling
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

trudging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a long difficult walk

verb

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

putter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a golfer who is putting

• the iron normally used on the putting green

verb

• work lightly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

• move around aimlessly

ceramicist
nounn
noun

• a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln

ceramist
nounn
noun

• a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln

monkey
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

thrower
nounn
noun

• a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn

• someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)

• a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln

tinker
verbv
noun

• a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

• formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living

• small mackerel found nearly worldwide

verb

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

• work as a tinker or tinkerer

• try to fix or mend

mess around
verbv
verb

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

monkey around
verbv
verb

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

muck about
verbv
verb

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Best Hypernyms For POTTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pottering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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