play around

verb — 3 senses

play around

verb
1

To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way.

  • Stop playing around, and get on with your homework.
2

To work with something in a non-serious manner; to tweak or tinker.

  • He was interested in electronics and began playing around with amplifiers.
3

Idiomatic To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.

Synonyms
fool around

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