messing around

Example Sentences

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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

And host Claudia Winkleman was in no mood for messing around.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Outside, a group of parents sat around long picnic tables, ignoring their kids who were messing around in the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

"People my age—thirteen—have private stuff, and they don't want their little brothers messing around with it."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry