screw around /skɹuː əˈɹaʊnd/ verb4 •(slang) To waste time; to dawdle; to play or idle. •(slang) To have sex with multiple partners; to sleep around. •(slang) To make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.Who do you have to screw around here to get a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit? — 2003 •(slang) To harass and annoy someone. formsscrewed around · screwing around · screws around