messing around

Example Sentences

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“Just messing around with the coaches and the players and just the normal things you guys see on the camera, probably,” Hachimura said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Naylor, meanwhile, says he was just messing around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

They call out answers loudly, write on the board, sing songs and there are even a few naughty kids messing around at the back of the class.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

“No messing around… Is that right? Has the Huntsman been to the palace and back? And if so, how’d he do it?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley