Definition of "puttering" [puttering]

• Present participle of putter. (verb)

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• "Sometimes there's a clear space on the belt and it's easy to just step on, but other times I have to wait for the right place - and all the puttering is occupying time until that moment."
• "I enjoy "puttering" so much and table setting for the evening meal can be done as soon as lunch or afternoon tea is done."
• "That way I can spend tonight while I'm watching The Academy Awards "puttering" with the writing."