Definition & Meaning of "mess around with"

to mess around with

[phrase form: mess]

to spend time playing, exploring, or making adjustments to something, usually for fun or improvement

to use or touch something in a careless, playful, or irritating manner, often leading to unintended consequences or disturbances

Example

The team was messing around with the prototype, refining its design.

He often messes around with his guitar, trying out new chords.

She has messed around with different recipes to create the perfect dish.

They mess around with the old car in the garage, attempting to restore it.

During the weekend, he likes to mess around with old electronics, trying to fix and improve them.

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