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What does "dick around" mean?

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Rebecca

"Dick around" means to mess around or fool around; to waste time. This phrase is very informal and somewhat of a vulgar phrase. I do not recommend that you use it in a formal setting, such as at work. This phrase is more commonly used around close friends. Ex: Don't be dicking around! We gotta go! Ex: Why are you dicking around? Get your work done! Ex: I hate when you dick around when we are busy.

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