Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

muck about

phrasal verb
/mʌk əˈbaʊt/
Definition
To spend time doing things that are not very important or productive; to waste time.
Examples
  • Stop mucking about and get to work!
  • They spent the afternoon mucking about instead of studying for the exam.
Meaning
Muck about refers to engaging in aimless or trivial activity, often without a clear purpose or goal.
Synonyms
  • dawdle
  • fool around
  • mess around