(figuratively, vulgar) To waste time on a pointless or fruitless task; do something that is ineffective or counterproductive.

(slang) A writer, especially of low-quality writing. / (slang) A tattooist.

(UK, humorous) Someone or something that has not been born or conceived yet.

(transitive, informal) To gain participation in an activity, especially an attractive one.

In or for the meantime; temporarily

A steam ejector.

plural of whipper-in

(hunting) A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put someone in their place

present participle of put someone in their place