screw around

1. (intransitive, slang)To make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.

2. (intransitive, slang)To waste time; to dawdle; to play or idle.

3. (intransitive, slang)To have sex with multiple partners; to sleep around.

4. (slang)To harass and annoy someone.

1. This isn't the time to screw around.

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2. Don't screw around with me.

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3. We were just screwing around.

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4. Layla's husband was screwing around.

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5. I screwed around a lot.

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irregular

• screw upзробити помилку, помилятисяTo tighten or secure with screws.
• screw offTo remove the lid of a jar or other container by unscrewing it.
• screw backTo cue the cue ball in such a way as to impart backspin. On impact, the ball will follow a reverse trajectory according to the spin.
• screw overTo cheat someone, or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
• screw aroundTo make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.
• screw aboutSynonym of screw around.
• screw withTo fiddle with; to tinker; to affect negatively.