Meaning of the word "fool around" in English

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fool around

US /fuːl əˈraʊnd/
UK /fuːl əˈraʊnd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to behave in a silly or playful way, often wasting time

Example:
Stop fooling around and get your work done.
The kids were fooling around in the backyard.
2.

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

Example:
He was accused of fooling around with a colleague.
They were just fooling around, nothing serious.
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