Phrase guide

muck around

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To muck about.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: putter, mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: work

Narrower terms: puddle

History

Etymology

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