mess around

/mɛs əˌraʊnd/
/mɛs əˈraʊnd/
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Other forms: messing around; messed around; messes around

Definitions of mess around
  1. verb
    do random, unplanned work or activities; spend time idly
    synonyms: futz, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, putter, tinker
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    types:
    puddle
    mess around, as in a liquid or paste
    type of:
    work
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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