What is another word for messed around with?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛst ɐɹˈa͡ʊnd wɪð] (IPA) 
"Messed around with" is a common phrase used to describe when someone is casually playing or experimenting with something, but there are many synonyms you could use to convey the same meaning. For example, you could say someone "fiddled with" an object, "toyed with" an idea or concept, "tampered with" a device or system, "jiggered with" a machine, or "played around with" a tool or piece of equipment. Each of these phrases implies a sense of casual experimentation or lack of seriousness, and can be used to describe a wide range of activities, from a child playing with a toy to a technician adjusting a piece of machinery.
