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Act playfully or irresponsibly, especially in having a casual or extramarital sexual relationship. For example, She got tired of his playing around and filed for divorce. [1920s]
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Words nearby play around
playact, play-action pass, play agent, play along, play a losing game, play around, play at, play a waiting game, playback, playback head, play ball
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