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to mess around

 

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Term: to mess around

Definition:

Verb: To engage in aimless, casual, or unproductive activity; to spend time in a frivolous or careless manner.

Noun: A period of aimless, casual, or unproductive activity; a time spent in a frivolous or careless manner.

Sense 1: Verb - Engage in aimless activity

Example sentence: She decided to mess around on her phone instead of studying for her upcoming exam.

Sense 2: Verb - Behave in a silly or playful manner

Example sentence: The children loved to mess around in the backyard, running and laughing joyfully.

Sense 3: Noun - Period of aimless activity

Example sentence: We had a great mess around at the park, just enjoying the sunshine and each other's company.

Sense 4: Noun - Frivolous or careless time spent

Example sentence: He regretted the mess around he had during his vacation and wished he had used the time more productively.

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