play around en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way.
Stop playing around, and get on with your homework.
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To work with something in a non-serious manner; to tweak or tinker.
He was interested in electronics and began playing around with amplifiers.
- (idiomatic) To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plays around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| played around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played around | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| playing around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |