muck about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To do random unplanned work or spend time idly
Register: informal
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To attempt to do something with a piece of equipment without understanding how it works.
cố gắng sử dụng thiết bị mà không hiểu cách hoạt động
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be playful; full of fun and high spirits; to treat a situation unseriously.
đùa vui; đầy niềm vui và tinh thần cao; đối xử với tình huống một cách không nghiêm túc
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muck about” mean?
To do random unplanned work or spend time idly
Is “muck about” formal or informal?
muck about is generally informal.