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plays about

plays about is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 plays about

What is plays about the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Plays about is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play about.

Words near plays about in the dictionary

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

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