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UK//ˈdɪkɪŋ jʊ əˈraʊnd//US//ˈdɪkɪŋ jʊ əˈraʊnd//

Meaning of Dicking you around

To waste someone's time or communicate insincerely.

In simple words: To waste your time or play tricks on you.

Dicking you around in a sentence

  • Stop dicking you around and just give me a straight answer!
  • I can’t believe he’s dicking around while we have a deadline.
  • They were just dicking you around; they don’t take this seriously.

How to use Dicking you around

This phrase is very informal and can be considered rude. It's best used among friends rather than in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

dick around + object

Memory hint

Think of a playful kid 'dicking around' instead of being serious.

Related words

Collocations with Dicking you around

  • stop dicking around
  • dicking around with someone
  • dick around on a project

Synonyms for Dicking you around

  • messing around
  • fooling
  • playing games
  • toying with

Opposites of Dicking you around

  • being straightforward
  • being honest
  • respecting someone's time
  • being helpful

Common mistakes with Dicking you around

  • Confused with 'messing you around'
  • Used in formal contexts
  • Incorrectly assumes a serious meaning

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Frequently asked questions about Dicking you around

What does Dicking you around mean?

To waste your time or play tricks on you.

What is the definition of Dicking you around?

To waste someone's time or communicate insincerely.

How do you use Dicking you around in a sentence?

Stop dicking you around and just give me a straight answer!

Can you give another example of Dicking you around?

I can’t believe he’s dicking around while we have a deadline.

What are synonyms for Dicking you around?

Common alternatives include messing around, fooling, playing games, toying with.

What is the opposite of Dicking you around?

Opposite meanings include being straightforward, being honest, respecting someone's time, being helpful.

What words go with Dicking you around?

It commonly pairs with stop dicking around, dicking around with someone, dick around on a project.

What are common mistakes when using Dicking you around?

Confused with 'messing you around' Used in formal contexts Incorrectly assumes a serious meaning

How do you pronounce Dicking you around?

US: //ˈdɪkɪŋ jʊ əˈraʊnd//, UK: //ˈdɪkɪŋ jʊ əˈraʊnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Dicking you around formal or informal?

"Dicking you around" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use Dicking you around?

This phrase is very informal and can be considered rude. It's best used among friends rather than in formal situations.