1. worked or moved about in a relaxed, unhurried way, often doing small tasks
Usage: past tense of ‘putter’
2. moved slowly or made a series of light popping sounds
Usage: often describing engines or vehicles

Examples

• He puttered around the garage all morning, organizing his tools.
• She puttered in the garden, planting flowers and pulling weeds.
• The old car puttered down the street at a leisurely pace.
• Dad puttered with his model airplane for hours.
• The boat puttered across the calm lake.
• I puttered around the kitchen, making breakfast slowly.
• The lawnmower puttered to life after several attempts.