Definition of fuck around

fuck aroundphrasal verb

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The exact origin of the phrase "fuck around" is unclear and subject to debate. However, the word "fuck" itself is believed to have originated from the Middle English "fucke," which referred to the act of defecation. This usage can be traced back to the 15th century. Over time, the meaning of the word "fuck" evolved to encompass a range of other meanings, including sexual intercourse, insults, and general expletives. It's believed that the expression "fuck around" emerged from this latter usage, where "around" was added to denote a general sense of recklessness, mischief, or wasting time. Some scholars believe that the specific phrase "fuck around" entered the English lexicon during the 1930s or 1940s, and may have been popularized by American sailors in the Navy. This theory is supported by the fact that other Navy-related slang, such as "ship's company" and "cold deck," were adopted into mainstream usage during this time. Regardless of its origins, the phrase "fuck around" is now widely understood to mean to waste time on frivolous or unimportant activities, often in a playful or lighthearted context. It has become so prevalent in modern English that it has been incorporated into popular culture, from music and film to everyday speech.

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Example:
  • .inating in your spare time by just fucking around with your friends.

    .thư giãn trong thời gian rảnh rỗi bằng cách chơi đùa với bạn bè.

  • .Don't waste your time at work by constantly fucking around and goofing off.

    .Đừng lãng phí thời gian làm việc bằng cách liên tục loay hoay và lười biếng.

  • .He's always fucking around and causing trouble, but deep down, he's a good guy.

    .Anh ấy lúc nào cũng lăng nhăng và gây rắc rối, nhưng sâu thẳm bên trong, anh ấy là một người tốt.

  • .My little brother loves to just fuck around and play pranks on me for fun.

    .Em trai tôi thích đùa giỡn và trêu chọc tôi cho vui.

  • .Instead of studying for the exam, I spent the whole night fucking around on social media.

    .Thay vì học cho kỳ thi, tôi dành cả đêm để lướt mạng xã hội.

  • .In the break room, the coworkers were just fucking around and playing pool.

    Trong phòng giải lao, các đồng nghiệp đang đùa giỡn và chơi bi-a.

  • .He's always fucking around with the company's equipment and getting into trouble.

    .Anh ta luôn nghịch ngợm với thiết bị của công ty và gặp rắc rối.

  • .During the presentation, the manager had to stop the employees from constantly fucking around and disrupting the flow.

    Trong suốt buổi thuyết trình, người quản lý phải ngăn cản các nhân viên liên tục làm phiền và làm gián đoạn công việc.

  • .The kids were just fucking around in the pool, splashing water everywhere.

    .Những đứa trẻ chỉ đùa nghịch trong hồ bơi, té nước khắp nơi.

  • .He kept fucking around with the machinery, causing a safety hazard for the others.

    .Anh ta liên tục nghịch ngợm với máy móc, gây nguy hiểm cho những người khác.