Horse around
verb
To play around in a lively, energetic, or silly way.
The children were horsing around in the backyard
Often appears as...
- horse around with friends
- horse around in the park
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To waste time by doing unimportant or foolish things.
Stop horsing around and get to work
Often appears as...
- stop horsing around
- quit horsing around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To play around in a lively, energetic, or silly way.
The children were horsing around in the backyard
Often appears as...
- horse around with friends
- horse around in the park
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To waste time by doing unimportant or foolish things.
Stop horsing around and get to work
Often appears as...
- stop horsing around
- quit horsing around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Behavior
Used to describe light-hearted, playful actions, often without any bad intentions.
During the picnic, the adults let loose and horsed around with the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
Typically used in informal situations among friends or family.
It's okay to horse around at the family reunion, just be careful.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Serious Moments
Avoid using it in serious or formal situations, as it may be seen as disrespectful.
This meeting is crucial, so no horsing around until we're done.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Behavior
Used to describe light-hearted, playful actions, often without any bad intentions.
During the picnic, the adults let loose and horsed around with the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
Typically used in informal situations among friends or family.
It's okay to horse around at the family reunion, just be careful.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Serious Moments
Avoid using it in serious or formal situations, as it may be seen as disrespectful.
This meeting is crucial, so no horsing around until we're done.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Behavior
Used to describe light-hearted, playful actions, often without any bad intentions.
During the picnic, the adults let loose and horsed around with the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
Typically used in informal situations among friends or family.
It's okay to horse around at the family reunion, just be careful.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Serious Moments
Avoid using it in serious or formal situations, as it may be seen as disrespectful.
This meeting is crucial, so no horsing around until we're done.
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