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Definition fool around in British English

fool around phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to behave in a silly way for fun

Example

Mark admits he used to fool around in class.

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2

to have a sexual relationship with someone who is not your usual partner

Example

He had been fooling around behind her back.

Example

I think he's fooling around with someone from the office.

Definition fool around in British English