Putter \Put"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Puttered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Puttering}.] [See {Potter}.]
To act inefficiently or idly; to occupy oneself in a
liesurely manner; to trifle; to potter; as, to putter around
in the garden.
[1913 Webster +PJC]