1 C1 idiomatic slang
To waste time doing silly or unproductive things. (British vulgar slang — offensive)
"We've been twatting around all afternoon instead of finishing the report."
inseparable
twat around
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
British/informal vulgar slang meaning to waste time, behave foolishly, or treat someone carelessly.
In plain English
Mess around doing stupid things or waste time, in a very rude way of saying it.
What does "twat around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very offensive. Essentially interchangeable with 'twat about'. Use 'mess around' or 'fool around' in polite or professional contexts. ESL learners should recognize this expression but avoid using it.
Words that pair with "twat around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
all day instead of working wasting time
How to conjugate "twat around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
twat around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
twats around
he/she/it
Past simple
twated around
yesterday
Past participle
twated around
have + pp
-ing form
twating around
continuous
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