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PUTTERING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word puttering. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word puttering. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PUTTERING

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fiddling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (informal) small and of little importance

playing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of playing a musical instrument

• the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation

• the performance of a part or role in a drama

poking
verbv
noun

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

toying
verbv
noun

• playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

dabbling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

• play in or as if in water, as of small children

• work with in an amateurish manner

• bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water

messing
verbv
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• soft semiliquid food

• a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel

• a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

verb

• eat in a mess hall

• make a mess of or create disorder in

pottering
verbv
noun

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

verb

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

• work lightly

• move around aimlessly

tinkering
verb, nounv, n
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

potter
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

verb

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

• work lightly

• move around aimlessly

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

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

muck around
verbv
verb

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

potter around
verbv
verb

• move around aimlessly

putter around
verbv
verb

• move around aimlessly

putting iron
verbv
noun

• the iron normally used on the putting green

Best Hypernyms For PUTTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for puttering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
busy golfer iron linksman move occupy work
Phrases (1)
golf player

Alternatives for FIDDLING

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