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Play around

To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.

📖 Definitions of "Play around"

verb
  1. 1

    To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.

    "Stop playing around, and get on with your homework."

  2. 2

    To work with in a non-serious manner

    "You could build even more interesting components called amplifiers and begin playing around with amplifiers."

  3. 3

    To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.

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