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MESS AROUND Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase mess around. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase mess around. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For MESS AROUND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mess around, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
work

Alternatives for MONKEY

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