messing around
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Right now, however, he looks like a kid who spent the morning messing around with his friends.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 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
“You know, Ice is messing around with the wrong dudes,” she said.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word