fool around

verb

Definition of fool around

intransitive verb

1 : to spend time idly, aimlessly, or frivolously

2 : to engage in casual sexual activity

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quit fooling around on the jungle gym, or you'll get hurt spent the rainy afternoon listening to music and fooling around

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The first known use of fool around was in 1837

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