Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screw-around
verb
/skruː əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To waste time or engage in purposeless activity; to behave irresponsibly or in a frivolous manner.
Examples
- Stop screwing around and get back to work.
- They spent the whole weekend just screwing around and doing nothing of importance.
Meaning
Screw-around refers to the act of not taking things seriously, often involving playful or foolish behavior instead of being productive.
Synonyms
- mess around
- fool around
- play around
- goof off
