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English verb: mess around

1. mess around (contact) do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly


SamplesThe old lady is usually mucking about in her little house.


Synonymsmonkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, putter, tinker


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)work


Narrower (hyponym)puddle









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