balls about
The phrase "balls about" is chiefly British slang and can carry vulgar connotations. It's used to describe engaging in activities that are either unnecessary or lacking seriousness.
Definition
C2General
(chiefly British, vulgar, slang)To engage in a lot of activity with many unnecessary details.
Example
- We spent the whole afternoon just ballsing about instead of getting any work done.
C2General
(chiefly British, vulgar, slang)To speak or act without any serious intent, often jokingly.
Example
- Stop ballsing about and tell me what really happened.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "balls about":
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