Meaning of arse around in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   arse around

   Definitions

   1. be lazy or idle

   Examples

   • « Her son is just bumming around all day »
2. 2. indulge in horseplay

   Examples

   • « Enough horsing around--let's get back to work! »
   • « The bored children were fooling about »