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

Определение и значение слова «mess around» на английском языке

to mess around
[phrase form: mess]
01

возиться

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity
to mess around definition and meaning
example
Примеры
Instead of studying, he chose to mess around on social media for hours.
Вместо учебы он предпочел бездельничать в социальных сетях часами.
While I was studying, my roommate was messing around and playing video games.
Пока я учился, мой сосед по комнате бездельничал и играл в видеоигры.
02

доставать, играть с

to cause problems for someone, especially by being dishonest or unfair
to mess around definition and meaning
example
Примеры
Be cautious with him; he tends to mess around with people's feelings.
Будьте осторожны с ним; он склонен играть с чувствами людей.
I do n't want to mess you around, but there's been a misunderstanding about your role in the project.
Я не хочу запутывать тебя, но произошло недоразумение относительно твоей роли в проекте.
03

дурачиться, баловаться

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
Примеры
On weekends, they often mess around, joking and playing pranks on each other.
По выходным они часто дурачатся, шутят и разыгрывают друг друга.
We decided to mess around at the park, playing games and enjoying each other's company.
Мы решили пошалить в парке, играя в игры и наслаждаясь обществом друг друга.
04

валять дурака, флиртовать без обязательств

to engage in casual sexual activity with someone, often without commitment or emotional attachment
example
Примеры
The friends decided to mess around after several drinks at the bar.
Друзья решили повеселиться после нескольких напитков в баре.
The couple messed around on the beach during their vacation.
Пара флиртовала на пляже во время отпуска.
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