English · Phrasal verb Attested

play about

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of play around.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tương tự như chơi bời

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To trifle with or be frivolous concerning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trì hoãn hoặc không nghiêm túc với

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “play about” mean?

Synonym of play around.

Is “play about” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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