Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mess around
phrasal verb
/ˈmɛs əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To engage in playful or aimless activity without a serious purpose.
Examples
- Stop messing around and get to work on your homework!
- They spent the afternoon just messing around at the park.
- He tends to mess around instead of taking things seriously.
Meaning
Messing around refers to wasting time or engaging in frivolous activities instead of focusing on something productive.
Synonyms
- fool around
- play around
- dawdle
- lollygag
