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playing about

playing about is the present participle and gerund of play about.

Meaning of play about

Verb

play about (third-person singular simple present plays about, present participle playing about, simple past and past participle played about)

  1. Synonym of play around.
    Synonyms:
    play around
  2. (slang, African-American Vernacular) To trifle with or be frivolous concerning.
    • “We?” Byrd questioned, looking confused. “Yes, we, muthafucka!” Big Lee replied sarcastically. “You're my child now, and I don't play about mine!2018, Vivian Blue, Your Heart Is Mine 2: A Criminal Romance

Questions about playing about

What is playing about the present participle and gerund of?
Playing about is the present participle and gerund of play about.

Words near playing about in the dictionary

  1. playin'
  2. playing
  3. playing a part
  4. playing a role
  5. playing a rôle
  6. playing about
  7. playing against type
  8. playing all one's cards
  9. playing along
  10. playing around
  11. playing at

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