MESS AROUND
(verb)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mess Around.
Definitions
Mess Around - as a verb
Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Example: "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
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Example Sentences
"They always mess around with each other, but they are actually good friends."
"It's not the time to mess around; we need to find a solution quickly."
"She likes to mess around with different hairstyles."
"I don't have time to mess around with this puzzle right now."
"Please don't mess around with the settings on the computer."