screw around
The phrase 'screw around' is versatile in informal contexts, often implying time-wasting or casual behavior.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To engage in unproductive or aimless activities.
Example
- Stop screwing around and finish your homework.
C1Sexual behavior
(informal, slang)To have sexual relations with multiple people, often outside of a committed relationship.
Example
- He was accused of screwing around while on business trips.
B2Interpersonal
(informal, slang)To harass or annoy someone.
Example
- Stop screwing around with your brother and leave him alone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "screw around":
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