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to monkey around
[phrase form: monkey]
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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose
Example
During the break, the kids like to monkey around in the playground, laughing and playing games.
While waiting for the bus, they were monkeying around, making everyone laugh.
Stop monkeying around and focus on your homework.
He was caught monkeying around in the classroom instead of studying.
Why are you monkeying around when there's work to be done?
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