Meaning

• An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

  "Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff."

• (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

  "She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party."

Meaning

• To waste time on an unproductive activity.

  "I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done."