Meaning of the word "mess around" in English

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mess around

US /mes əˈraʊnd/
UK /mes əˈraʊnd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to behave in a silly or playful way

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

to have a casual sexual relationship with someone

Example:
He's been messing around with someone from work.
I heard they were messing around for a while before they got serious.
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