balls about
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To waste time and not do anything useful, or to act in a silly way.
Meanings
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idiomatic
slang
(Vulgar, British) To waste time doing nothing useful or to behave in a silly, irresponsible way.
"Stop balling about and finish the report before the deadline."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Vulgar British slang. Not appropriate in formal or professional settings. Interchangeable with 'balls around.' Used to express frustration with someone's lack of seriousness.
Commonly used with
time work office day whole morning instead of
Forms
Base
balls about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ballses about
he/she/it
Past simple
ballsed about
yesterday
Past participle
ballsed about
have + pp
-ing form
ballsing about
continuous
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