screw around

phrasal verbPart ofscrew

screw around — phrasal verb

1. (1) To waste time or act in a silly, unproductive way. (2) To have casual sexual

1.phrasal verb
Definition

(1) To waste time or act in a silly, unproductive way. (2) To have casual sexual relationships, especially without commitment.

Example

Stop screwing around and help me finish this report before the deadline.

Mateo was caught screwing around with the neighbor while his wife was away.