How to Pronounce "dick around"
expression
ˈdɪk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
DIK-uh-ROWND
dˈɪk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
DIK-uh-ROWND
Definition
To waste time doing unimportant or silly things instead of focusing on what needs to be done. It often implies a lack of seriousness and is informal and sometimes considered rude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
dˈɪk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIK-uh-ROWND
UK
DIK-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
Stop dicking around and finish your homework.
They just dicked around at the mall all day.
We don't have time to dick around; let's get started!
I spent the afternoon just dicking around online and didn't get anything done.