verb
to occupy oneself in a desultory but pleasant manner, doing a number of small tasks or not concentrating on anything particular
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The mechanic spent the afternoon puttering around in the garage, fixing various small issues.
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I enjoy puttering around in the garden on the weekends, just tending to my plants.
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My grandpa loves puttering around in his workshop, always tinkering with something.
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After a long day at work, I like to spend my evenings puttering around the house, just relaxing and unwinding.