To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way. / To work with in a non-serious manner. / (idiomatic) To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.

present participle of play around

(idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.

(idiomatic) To play a game of cards without stakes.

To be absent from school without permission.

(baseball) The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score. / (figuratively) An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.

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

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

To pretend to be doctor and patient as a form of child play.