Meaning

To play or tinker with something carelessly or dangerously.

Example Sentence

"Don't fool with the electrical wires if you don't know what you're doing."

Synonyms

mess with tamper with tinker with

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is inseparable. The object must always come after the particle (e.g., "look after him" not "look him after").

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