muck about
muck
ˈmʌk
mak
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bout
baʊt
bawt
British pronunciation
/mˈʌk ɐbˈaʊt/
muck around

Definition & Meaning of "muck about"in English

to muck about
[phrase form: muck]
01

to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities

Dialectbritish flagBritish
to muck about definition and meaning
example
Examples
Some employees tend to muck about in the office, distracting others from their work.
02

to mistreat someone, especially by subjecting them to frequent changes, dishonesty, or unreliable behavior

Dialectbritish flagBritish
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He felt frustrated when the company continued to muck him about with changing deadlines and unclear expectations.
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