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Knockabout — synonyms, definition

1. knockabout (Adjective)

1 synonym
boisterous
2 definitions

knockabout (Adjective) — Full of rough and exuberant animal spirits. ex. "knockabout comedy"

knockabout (Adjective) — Suitable for rough use. ex. "a knockabout overcoat" ex. "a knockabout old car"

2. knockabout (Noun)

1 definition

knockabout (Noun) — A sloop with a simplified rig and no bowsprit.

1 type of
sloop

3. knockabout (Verb)

4 synonyms
batter buffet kick about kick around
2 definitions

knockabout (Verb) — Strike against forcefully. ex. "Winds knocked about the tent"

knockabout (Verb) — Be around; be alive or active. ex. "Does the old man still knock about?"

3 types of
be exist strike
1 see also
knock