messing around

verb

Definition of messing aroundnext
present participle of mess around
1
as in fiddling (around)
to spend time in aimless activity spent the vacation day just messing around

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2
as in flirting
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun a guy who goes to the health club mainly to mess around with the women

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3
as in travelling
to come or be together as friends if you continue to mess around with such narrow-minded boobs, you'll begin to think and act like them

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for messing around
  1. playing
  2. running
  3. connecting
  4. joining
  5. collaborating
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  • According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Despite a strong stretch drive, their final record of 93-69 left them five games behind the front-running Dodgers in the National League West.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of running
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  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Despite connecting with 32-year-old marketing director Ashley Adionser in the pods, the 34-year-old account manager neglected to mention his biological children until after the pair got engaged and returned from their honeymoon.
    Glamour, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of connecting
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  • Kaufman has transitioned his popularity as a crowd-favorite player into a broadcast career, joining NBC Sports as an on-course reporter in January 2023.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But whilst there are significant advantages to franchise ownership for an experienced entrepreneur, joining a franchise brand may also present a set of challenges.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm works on projects throughout the region, including Manhattan town houses and Hamptons retreats, frequently collaborating with in-demand architects and designers.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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