Meaning of the word putz in English

What does putz mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

putz

US /pʌts/
UK /pʌts/

Noun

a foolish or contemptible person

Example:
Don't be such a putz, you always mess things up.
He felt like a real putz after making that mistake.

Verb

to waste time or behave in an idle or foolish way

Example:
Stop putzing around and get some work done!
He spent the whole afternoon just putzing in the garage.