fool around
The phrase "fool around" is versatile and can describe various forms of non-serious or casual behavior, often in informal contexts.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To engage in playful or aimless activity, often wasting time.
Example
- We fooled around in the park for hours, not doing much of anything.
B2Romantic
(informal)To engage in casual or non-serious romantic or sexual activity.
Example
- They were just fooling around and didn't intend to start a serious relationship.
B1General
(informal)To behave in a silly or frivolous manner.
Example
- Stop fooling around and get back to work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fool around":
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