Искать
to mess around
[phrase form: mess]
01
возиться
to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity
02
играть с
to cause problems for someone, especially by being dishonest or unfair
03
играть с
to engage in playful or mischievous behavior, often in a way that is not intended to cause harm or offense
04
играть с
to engage in casual sexual activity with someone, often without commitment or emotional attachment
Пример
Yesterday, we messed around at the park instead of finishing our project.
He messed around all weekend and didn't complete any of his chores.
While I was studying, my roommate was messing around and playing video games.
If you keep messing around, you'll never finish your work on time.
Instead of studying, he chose to mess around on social media for hours.