to mess around
Pronunciation
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd/
British pronunciation
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd/
mess about

Definizione e significato di "mess around"in inglese

to mess around
[phrase form: mess]
01

perdere tempo, bighellonare

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity
to mess around definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Instead of studying, he chose to mess around on social media for hours.
Invece di studiare, ha scelto di perdere tempo sui social media per ore.
While I was studying, my roommate was messing around and playing video games.
Mentre studiavo, il mio compagno di stanza perdeva tempo e giocava ai videogiochi.
02

scocciare, giocare con

to cause problems for someone, especially by being dishonest or unfair
to mess around definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Be cautious with him; he tends to mess around with people's feelings.
Sii cauto con lui; tende a giocare con i sentimenti delle persone.
I do n't want to mess you around, but there's been a misunderstanding about your role in the project.
Non voglio prenderti in giro, ma c'è stato un malinteso sul tuo ruolo nel progetto.
03

scherzare, fare sciocchezze

to engage in playful or mischievous behavior, often in a way that is not intended to cause harm or offense
to mess around definition and meaning
example
Esempi
On weekends, they often mess around, joking and playing pranks on each other.
Nei fine settimana, spesso scherzano, scherzando e facendosi scherzi a vicenda.
We decided to mess around at the park, playing games and enjoying each other's company.
Abbiamo deciso di divertirci al parco, giocando e godendoci la compagnia l'uno dell'altro.
04

divertirsi, avere un'avventura

to engage in casual sexual activity with someone, often without commitment or emotional attachment
example
Esempi
The friends decided to mess around after several drinks at the bar.
Gli amici hanno deciso di divertirsi dopo diversi drink al bar.
The couple messed around on the beach during their vacation.
La coppia flirtava sulla spiaggia durante le vacanze.
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