Footlers

/ˈfʊtlərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of footler; multiple people who engage in aimless, unproductive tinkering or time-wasting.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'footler,' formed with the regular '-s' suffix to indicate more than one person who footles.

Kelly Says

In any office or classroom, footlers stand out—they look busy but accomplish little, showing how the same behavior can spread when people copy each other's avoidance tactics.

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