English Explanatory Dictionary

walkaround

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A competitive dance in blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century.
  2. The music for such a dance.
  3. A walk taken around an office, hospital, etc. in order to communicate with staff members and gauge progress.
  4. A costumed character who mingles with visitors at a theme park etc.

Word forms

walkaround walkarounds

Etymology

Deverbal from walk around.

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