mess around (Meaning)

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mess around (v)

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

No weak antonyms found.

Don't mess around with the delicate equipment, or you'll damage it.
Stop messing around with the cat; it's not a toy.
I need you to focus on your work and stop messing around.
The students were messing around in the classroom, ignoring the teacher's instructions.
Please don't mess around with the electrical wiring; it's dangerous.
The child loves to mess around with building blocks and create different structures.
You're always messing around with my stuff; it's starting to drive me crazy.
Stop messing around and get back to work, or you'll fall behind.
The detective warned the suspect not to mess around with him.
I don't want you messing around with my car; it's my pride and joy.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

hang about, fiddle (around), potter (around),play, monkey (around), putter (around), goof (around), fool around, kick around, fribble

set (to), settle (down), buckle (down), buckle (down), set (to), settle (down), knuckle down,knuckle down,

Don't mess around with the delicate equipment, or you'll damage it.

Stop messing around with the cat; it's not a toy.

I need you to focus on your work and stop messing around.

The students were messing around in the classroom, ignoring the teacher's instructions.