Jack around

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verb

To waste time, to idle.

Stop jacking around and get to work.
Visual representation of "jack around" - To waste time, to idle.

Often appears as...

  • stop jacking around
  • quit jacking around

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "jack around"
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Work Context

Used to tell someone to stop procrastinating and start working seriously.

Illustration for Work Context
The boss noticed we were jacking around and reminded us about the deadline.
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Casual Warning

Can be a friendly nudge to focus on important tasks instead of wasting time.

Illustration for Casual Warning
You'll miss the train if you keep jacking around!
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Time Sensitivity

Often implies there's a limited amount of time to finish something.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
With exams tomorrow, there's no time to jack around.
Visual representation of the word "Jack around"

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