English Explanatory Dictionary

runaround

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
  2. A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
  3. A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
  4. A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

runaround runarounds run-around run around

Etymology

Deverbal from run around.

Derived words

get the runaround give somebody the runaround
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