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acting the maggot 

messing around acting lazy, unfocused; not doing what you're suppose to be doing
He was in here last night acting the maggot. Ordered a bowl of soup and fell asleep in it!

Acting the Maggot 

Phrase originating from Limerick, Ireland. Acting the maggot means acting the fool or the idiot.
Friend 1: Did you hear about Luke last night?
Friend 2: No! What happened?
Friend 1: He got really drunk and started acting the maggot in front of everyone!
Acting the Maggot by Conzie July 22, 2016

Acting The Maggot 

Would you two stop acting the maggot and do your homework