English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

screw around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm kiếm sự quan hệ tình dục, thường không có quan hệ thật

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Who do you have to screw around here to get a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit?

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To waste time; to dawdle; to play or idle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lãng phí thời gian, chơi bời hoặc nhàn rỗi

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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 have sex with multiple partners; to sleep around.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan hệ với nhiều người; quan hệ tùy tiện

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Sources & notes

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

What does “screw around” mean?

To make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.

Is “screw around” formal or informal?

screw around is generally slang.

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