Question 1

What does "muck about" mean?

Accepted Answer

To spend time doing silly or unimportant things; to play or idle.

Question 2

How do you use "muck about" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Stop mucking about and start on your homework.

Question 3

Is "muck about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"muck about" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Distinctly British English. In the intransitive sense, it means to play or idle. In the transitive sense ('muck someone about'), it means to treat someone inconsiderately or waste their time. American English speakers would usually say 'mess around' or 'fool around'.

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