jack around
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
play around instead of doing what you should
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To waste time by behaving foolishly or doing unimportant things.
"Stop jacking around and finish cleaning the garage."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To handle something casually or carelessly instead of seriously.
"Don't jack around with the wiring unless you know what you're doing."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Mostly North American slang. Often appears as 'jack around' or 'jack around with.' Tone is casual and slightly rough.
Commonly used with
at work in class with tools with the settings all day
Forms
Base
jack around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jacks around
he/she/it
Past simple
jacked around
yesterday
Past participle
jacked around
have + pp
-ing form
jacking around
continuous
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