ˌplay aˈround

ˌplay aˈround
phrasal verb
1) same as play about
The kids played around in the pool.[/ex]
2) informal
if someone who is married or has a partner plays around, they have sexual relationships with other people
3) to behave in a silly way, especially when you should be doing something else
The kids were playing around in the pool.[/ex]

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