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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AFF-PIT, -PET, n. (See also Offpit.) [′ɑfpɪ̢t, -pɛt; see Pit, v.¹]

1. A putting-off, delay, waste of time.Abd.² 1931:
Wi ae affpit an' anither naebody can tell fan the wark may be deen.Ags.¹ 1931:
See ye've nae affpet on the road noo.Kcb.¹ 1931:
They visitors this mornin' were an awfu' affpit.

2. A pretence for delay; an evasion.Ayr.⁵ 1931:
It's just an affpit.Kcb.¹ 1931:
That's naething but an affpit. Tell me the truth.

3. A person who procrastinates.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff.:
Affpit.Abd.² 1931:
Ye canna depen' on 'm, he's sic an affpit.