dick around
A North American slang term used informally and often considered vulgar. It generally implies wasting time or mistreating someone.
Definition
C1Everyday Life
(informal, vulgar)To waste time or engage in unproductive activities.
Example
- Stop dicking around and finish your homework.
C1Interpersonal Relationships
(informal, vulgar)To mistreat or take advantage of someone.
Example
- She felt he was just dicking her around and not taking the relationship seriously.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dick around":
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