knock about

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).
To knock back a drink; to finish a drink.
To move or roam around aimlessly; to be in circulation.
To live an unconventional life.
To be present at or inhabit a certain place.
To engage in a relaxing activity in a place; to hang around in.
Often followed by with: to spend time companionably; to hang around.
To be mislaid in a place.

/ˌnɒk əˈbaʊt/ /ˌnɑk əˈbaʊt/ En-us-knock about.oga

knock about knocks about knocking about knocked about

From knock (verb) + about.

knock around knock round hang around potter about potter around hang hang about lie around

knock-about knockabout

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