mess around

/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd/

to mess around

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: mess]

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

synonyms : monkey

to treat someone poorly or unfairly, usually by being inconsistent or unreliable in one's actions or promises

to engage in frivolous or casual sexual activity with someone, often without commitment or emotional attachment

to engage in playful or mischievous behavior, often in a way that is not intended to cause harm or offense

Examples

1. Messing around.

2. No more messing around!

3. Italians don’t mess around.

4. - Not messing around.