1 C1 idiomatic slang
To waste time doing nothing useful, or to behave in an aimless, annoying manner.
"Stop frigging around and get the work done before the deadline."
inseparable
frig around
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
To waste time or behave in a pointless, irritating way.
In plain English
To do nothing useful and waste time in a way that annoys other people.
What does "frig around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar and informal. Primarily British English. 'Frig' has historical sexual connotations, so use with care. In modern use it often functions as a milder euphemism for a stronger expletive. Not appropriate for formal contexts.
Words that pair with "frig around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stop time wasting just enough
How to conjugate "frig around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
frig around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
frigs around
he/she/it
Past simple
friged around
yesterday
Past participle
friged around
have + pp
-ing form
friging around
continuous
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