mess around

/M EH1 S ER0 AW1 N D/

verb

1
To fiddle idly.
“The kids sat there messing around with leaves and blades of grass because they were bored.”
2
To joke, kid, or play.
“Don't mess around with electricity if you don't understand it.”
3
To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.
“Rumor has it that he's messing around with his secretary.”

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