Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play by ear

simple past tense and past participle of play by ear

Synonym of play around / (slang, African-American Vernacular) To trifle with or be frivolous concerning.

(sex) The sexual practice of role-playing as a young dog.

Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary.

(colloquial, UK, Ireland) used to acknowledge or congratulate for something.

(transitive and intransitive, of music) To play guided by one's musical ear, rather than from a written score.

Unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior, especially of a malicious or violent nature. / Any violation of rules.

(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

(idiomatic, US) To play truant; to avoid (informally: skip) school, work, or other duties (stay away from these without permission nor an excuse); to skive or to bunk off (UK);