Synonyms of screw around

screw around

verb

as in to cheat

to be sexually unfaithful

he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheat
• step out
• play (around)
• cat (around)
• fool around
• philander
• sleep
• mate
• lie
• fornicate
• make out
• couple
• tomcat (around)
• copulate
• lust
• womanize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of screw around

Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around. — Jay Glennie, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024

Related Story Alexandra Daddario Posed Naked On IG Alexandra doesn’t screw around with her fitness. — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 20 June 2023

What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019