fuck around

The phrase "fuck around" is considered vulgar and is used in informal contexts to describe various types of frivolous, irresponsible, or promiscuous behavior.

Definition

C2General

(informal, vulgar)To engage in silly, unnecessary, or unproductive activities, often wasting time.

Example

Stop fucking around and start working on your assignment.

C2Sexual Behavior

(informal, vulgar)To have multiple sexual partners in a casual or irresponsible manner.

Example

After their breakup, he decided to fuck around and enjoy his single life.

C2Behavior

(informal, vulgar)To engage in playful, mischievous, or childish behavior that can be annoying or disruptive.

Example

The kids were fucking around in the classroom, causing a lot of noise.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fuck around":

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