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to play around
[phrase form: play]
01
to behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner
Examples
He needs to stop playing around and take his studies seriously.
02
to engage in romantic or sexual activities outside of a committed relationship
Examples
Rumors say he 's been playing around, which might be the reason for the tension in their relationship.
03
to test something without being serious or detailed about it
Examples
Before painting the room, we played around with a few color swatches.
04
to experiment with different methods, options, or solutions to see what works best
Examples
We need to play around with the settings to get the best sound quality.
