putter
10 synonyms for putter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To occupy oneself in a relaxed, unhurried way with small tasks.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
muck about
mess around
muck around
putting iron
monkey around
potter around
putter around
Etymology
An altered form of "potter," used the same way in American English.
Full origin of putter →Frequently asked questions
What does “putter” mean?
The word “putter” means to occupy oneself in a relaxed, unhurried way with small tasks. In plain terms, to spend time doing small, unhurried tasks, or a golf club used for gentle strokes near the hole.
How do you pronounce “putter”?
“Putter” is pronounced PUH-tuh (/ˈpʌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “putter” in a sentence?
Here is “putter” used in a sentence: “He likes to putter around the garden on Sunday mornings.”
What part of speech is “putter”?
Depending on how it is used, “putter” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “putter” have?
“Putter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to occupy oneself in a relaxed, unhurried way with small tasks.
