MESSAROUND

Mess Around

"Mess Around", written by Atlantic Records president and founder Ahmet Ertegün under the pseudonym of A. Nugetre, or "Nuggy" was one of Ray Charles’ first hits. Ertegün claims his inspiration for writing "Mess Around" was Pete Johnson.

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mess around

Verb

  1. To fiddle idly.
    The kids sat there messing around with leaves and blades of grass because they were bored.
    These guys don't mess around! They finished the whole job in ten minutes.
  2. To joke, kid, or play.
    Hey, don't take it personally. I was only messing around.
    Don't mess around with electricity if you don't understand it.
  3. To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.
    Rumor has it that he's messing around with his secretary.


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