As a Noun: 1. The act of doing something that is very pleasant to do but not very important, especially something around the house. English = pottering. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To do something that is pleasant to do but not very important, especially something around the house. English = potter, potter about, mess about. 2. To do something in a very disorganised or casual way without really achieving very much but, nonetheless, enjoying yourself. British English = faff, faff about. 3. To do very little at all. English = take it easy.