play around
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play around
verb plays around · playing around · played around
- To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way. Stop playing around, and get on with your homework.
- To work with something in a non-serious manner; to tweak or tinker. He was interested in electronics and began playing around with amplifiers.
- To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
Similar: fool around
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Similar: fool around
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title = {play around},
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