as in hacking (around)
to spend time doing nothing
returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off
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Cozy yet polished, the two-piece ensemble is ideal for maneuvering tight cabin bathrooms to kicking back on weekends.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The student was found hanging about 50 feet up in a tree with the open chute, Metro Nashville Police Department said on X Saturday.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Forsberg has been kicking around Pittsburgh for a hair more than a decade now.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Of course, that’s not the only hack kicking around this week.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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The knit ensemble includes a high-neck sweater and relaxed wide-leg pants that are great for travel days or lounging at home.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The slouchy silhouette gives the piece a slightly more casual look compared to the brand’s other cashmere sweaters, so it can be worn daily for lounging, morning walks, and running errands.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Goofing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofing%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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