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to mess around with
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd wɪð/
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd wɪð/
mess about withto mess around with
[phrase form: mess]
01
to spend time playing, exploring, or making adjustments to something, usually for fun or improvement
Examples
She has messed around with different recipes to create the perfect dish.
During the weekend, he likes to mess around with old electronics, trying to fix and improve them.
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.
Stop messing around with the TV remote; I had it set up perfectly.
