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knockabout

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒkəbaʊt/
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Definition of knockabout

adjective

  • 1denoting rough, slapstick comedy.
  • 2(of clothes) suitable for rough use.

noun

  • 1a rough, slapstick comic performance.
  • 2US a tramp.
  • 3Australian/NZ a farm or station handyman.
  • 4North American a small yacht or dinghy.

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