Act playfully or irresponsibly, especially in having a casual or extramarital sexual relationship. For example, She got tired of his playing around and filed for divorce. [1920s]
play around
| Idioms: play around |
| Antonyms: play around |
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Definition: have love affair
Antonyms: be faithful
| WordNet: play around |
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
commit adultery
Synonym: fool around
Meaning #2:
work with in a non-serious manner
Synonyms: dabble, smatter
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