The phrase 'piss about' is highly informal and often considered rude or unprofessional. He can't be serious if he's just pissing about all the time.
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Colloquial Usage
It's common in casual conversations among friends but inappropriate in formal situations. Don't piss about with the remote, the game's about to start.
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British Term
Most familiar to British English speakers, it may be misunderstood or unknown in other English-speaking regions. She always tells me to stop pissing about and get on with my homework.