twat around
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Mess around doing stupid things or waste time, in a very rude way of saying it.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
all day instead of working wasting time
Forms
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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