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Meaning of play around | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way.
  2. To work with something in a non-serious manner; to tweak or tinker.
  3. To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
    idiomatic

Equivalents

Bosanski no no no
Suomi ilotella nujuta pelehtiä
Hrvatski no no no
한국어 놀아나다
Kurdî no no
Српски no no no
Tiếng Việt chơi bời chơi đùa nô vọc

Examples

“Stop⟳ playing around, and get⟳ on with your homework.”
“He was interested in electronics and began playing around with amplifiers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

play at play away play back play ball play big play booty

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