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to mess around with
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd wɪð/
mess about with
to mess around with
[phrase form: mess]
01
to spend time playing, exploring, or making adjustments to something, usually for fun or improvement
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
mess around with
3rd person singular
messes around with
Past simple
messed around with
Past participle
messed around with
Examples
She has messed around with different recipes to create the perfect dish.
02
to use or touch something in a careless, playful, or irritating manner, often leading to unintended consequences or disturbances
Examples
While I was away, someone was messing around with my desk, rearranging things.
