messing around

Example Sentences

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The Lakers weren’t messing around during the film sessions or practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Naylor, meanwhile, says he was just messing around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“Once they start messing around with this trust, I think we’re on a pretty sad path,” Mair said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

While sharing a photo of the table, Jenner revealed that she actually had a mishap with it while messing around with her kids.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

A smattering of art history, messing around with charcoal.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood