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To appear [busy] but [in reality] not actually doing anything. To spend time attending to tasks [do do] not actually require attention.
To fiddle, toy, or fidget, especially with the fingers; to busy oneself in a pointless manner. Also with object: to fiddle with (the fingers, etc.).
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