as in clowns (around)
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
the boys were horsing around on the boat when one of them fell overboard
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shows off
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The vehicle has been completely restored, and really shows off the Verde Acquamarina paint.—
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Tracy Tutor shows off her toned figure while celebrating her 50th birthday in Europe.—
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24 Aug. 2025
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“Horses around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horses%20around. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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