play about

Meanings

verbplay about (third-person singular simple present plays about, present participle playing about, simple past and past participle played about)

present singular third person plays about · participle present playing about · participle past played about · past played about

Synonym of play around.
Synonyms: play around
slangAfrican-American VernacularTo 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

verbSynonym of play around.

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