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Definition putter in American English

putter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈpʌtər/
1

to pass the time in a relaxed way doing things that are enjoyable but not very important

Example

I find it relaxing to putter around in the kitchen.

Synonyms and related words
fritter away fiddle around knock around
2

if a machine putters, it makes a short quiet low sound when it is working at a slow speed

Example

I could hear a motorcycle puttering in the distance.

Synonyms and related words
babble cluck drone
Definition putter in American English