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Muck English Meaning Waste Time Synonym Mess Fool

Word muck around
Meaning

Meaning: to waste time when you could be doing something useful

Synonym: mess around, fool around
Example For example:

  • muck around The boss heard us laughing so he came in and told us to stop mucking around and do some work.

  • muck around We didn't do much over the holidays. We just mucked around at home most days.

Note: "muck about" has the same meaning and can be used in the same way

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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