MESS AROUND Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase mess around. (close relations)
Definition of MESS AROUND
Best Alternative Words for MESS AROUND
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monkey | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) • one who is playfully mischievous verb • play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly | ||||||||
potter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • work lightly • move around aimlessly | ||||||||
putter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a golfer who is putting • the iron normally used on the putting green verb • work lightly • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • move around aimlessly | ||||||||
tinker | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts • formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living • small mackerel found nearly worldwide verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • work as a tinker or tinkerer • try to fix or mend | ||||||||
monkey around | verbv | |||||||
verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly | ||||||||
muck about | verbv | |||||||
verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly | ||||||||
muck around | verbv | |||||||
verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly |