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Play Around (Verb)

Commit adultery; "he plays around a lot".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Rumors spread that he plays around with multiple women while maintaining a relationship with his long-time girlfriend.
His lack of marital commitment leads many to believe that he plays around whenever given the opportunity.
She's determined to end their relationship as soon as she finds out he plays around behind her back.
Friends warned her about his reputation, stating that he plays around and can't be trusted.
He denied the allegations of playing around, but evidence suggests otherwise.

Work with in an amateurish manner; "She dabbles in astronomy"; "He plays around with investments but he never makes any money".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She plays around with graphic design, but it's clear she's still learning the basics of the software.
He plays around with antique furniture restoration, but his projects rarely turn out as planned.
Instead of taking a professional approach, he only plays around with coding and never finishes any projects.
The team leads are worried that the new intern plays around with sensitive data without fully understanding the risks.
She plays around with cake decorating, making beautiful creations that are almost too pretty to eat.