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.

They need to know you’re not messing around.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“If you’re a company who’s messing around with these types of practices on consumers, you’re watching how well they work,” said Lindsay Owens, executive director of Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive think tank.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

When they finish messing around on the N.E.R.D. website, Wes suggests we form a Harry Potter book club.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick