fool around
fool around
verbDefinition of FOOL AROUND
intransitive verb
1
: to spend time idly, aimlessly, or frivolously
2
: to engage in casual sexual activity
Examples of FOOL AROUND
- <quit fooling around on the jungle gym, or you'll get hurt>
- <spent the rainy afternoon listening to music and fooling around>
First Known Use of FOOL AROUND
1837
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Rhymes with FOOL AROUND
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