Question 1

What does "mess about" mean?

Accepted Answer

To spend time doing unimportant or silly things instead of working or being serious.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Stop messing about and get your homework finished before dinner.

Question 3

Is "mess about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"mess about" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Predominantly British English. When used transitively ('to mess someone about'), it means to treat a person inconsiderately or waste their time. When intransitive, it simply means to idle or play.

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