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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
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.
02
to use or touch something in a careless, playful, or irritating manner, often leading to unintended consequences or disturbances
Example
Who 's been messing around with my phone?
Someone often messes around with the office printer, causing paper jams.
While I was away, someone was messing around with my desk, rearranging things.
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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