as in to veg out
to spend time doing nothing
spent the morning footling about while others were working
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Recent Examples of footle
Get our daily newsletter Yet Mr Schwarzman avoids footling with life’s foot-soldiers for a reason.
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The Economist, 19 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footle
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
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The hot air just hangs about, causing the dish to cook unevenly with some spots nearly raw and others burnt.—
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The season wrapped with Emily deciding to either kick back in Rome with her Italian boyfriend or return to life in Paris.—
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And while a little luxury is always welcome, at its heart, Belize’s appeal lies in slowing down, kicking back, and enjoying simple pleasures, cocooned in nature.—
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
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This chair makes an ideal lounging spot for reading or watching television, thanks to its supportive foam construction.—
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.—
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Headed to the mountains for the holidays and bummed about the slow progression of the snowpack?—
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Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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Later, the women were in a idling vehicle when Brown allegedly left his Jeep, walked toward them and fired at the car, court records show.—
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David McNew / Getty Images Marquez helped convert Pasadena's fire fleet to renewable diesel fuel so that his crews wouldn't keep breathing in the emissions from idling trucks.—
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Carefully add the liquids and stir for about 10 seconds to combine and begin to chill.—
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Adding a splash of ice water and chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in the perfect texture.—
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“Footle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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