'Pottering' definitions:

Definition of 'Pottering'

From: GCIDE

Potter \Pot"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pottered; p. pr. & vb. n. Pottering.] [Cf. W. pwtio to poke, or OD. poteren to search one thoroughly, Sw. p[*a]ta, peta, to pick, E. pother, put.]
1. To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little purpose, energy, of effect; to trifle; to putter; to pother.
Syn: putter; pother. [1913 Webster]
Pottering about the Mile End cottages. --Mrs. Humphry Ward. [1913 Webster]
2. To walk lazily or idly; to saunter. [1913 Webster]