fool with
Verb
Meaning
fool with (third-person singular simple present fools with, present participle fooling with, simple past and past participle fooled with)
(transitive) To involve oneself with in a dangerous and reckless manner.
If you fool with the Mafia, expect to get hurt.
Synonyms
potter
twiddle
mix in
tinker
putter
toy
fiddle
tamper
meddle
dabble
fidget
try on
mess around
dilly-dally
jerk off
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