1 C1 idiomatic informal
To behave in a playful or unserious way rather than doing something properly.
"The kids were jazzing around backstage before the show."
inseparable
jazz around
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To fool around, behave playfully, or waste time instead of being serious.
In plain English
play around and not do serious work
What does "jazz around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Rare, informal, and somewhat dated. Not a core modern phrasal verb for learners.
Words that pair with "jazz around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
all afternoon with friends in class instead of working
How to conjugate "jazz around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
jazz around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jazzes around
he/she/it
Past simple
jazzed around
yesterday
Past participle
jazzed around
have + pp
-ing form
jazzing around
continuous
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