Horse around Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɔɹs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
HORS-uh-ROUND
hˈɔːs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
HAWS-uh-ROUND
Definition
To play, behave in a silly way, or act rough, usually making noise and not being serious.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used with kids or friends. It suggests playful or rough behavior, not meant to be serious. Not to be confused with 'play around' (which can mean being unfaithful). Often heard as 'Stop horsing around!'.
Spanish: jugar - hacer el tontoPortuguese (BR): brincar - fazer bagunçaPortuguese (PT): brincar - fazer asneirasChinese (Simplified): 胡闹 - 打闹Chinese (Traditional): 胡鬧 - 打鬧Hindi: शरारत करना - मस्ती करनाArabic: يمرح - يعبثBengali: দস্যিপনা করা - দুষ্টুমি করাRussian: баловаться - дурачитьсяJapanese: ふざける - じゃれ合うVietnamese: nghịch ngợm - đùa nghịchKorean: 장난치다 - 장난스럽게 굴다Turkish: şakalaşmak - yaramazlık yapmakUrdu: شرارت کرنا - مستی کرناIndonesian: bercanda - bermain-main
Example Sentences
The kids like to horse around in the playground.
basic
Don't horse around in the classroom.
basic
They were horsing around and broke a lamp.
basic
Hey! Stop horsing around and help me clean up.
natural
My little brother is always horsing around when it's time to go to bed.
natural
We were just horsing around, but the teacher thought we were fighting.
natural