knockabout

Describes something, especially clothing or a piece of furniture, that is suitable for rough or casual use; also describes a type of boisterous comedy or performance.

• 🇪🇸Describe algo, especialmente ropa o muebles, adecuado para un uso rudo o casual; también se refiere a un tipo de comedia o espectáculo ruidoso y bullicioso.

1. Rough and playful B2 informal

   Full of rough, energetic, and exuberant spirit, often in a boisterous way.

   • He is a knockabout sort of fellow, always joking and wrestling.
   • The knockabout puppy knocked over the vase with its excitement.
   • She has a knockabout sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

   🇪🇸Bullicioso y juguetón

   Sinónimos: boisterouslivelyrambunctiousrollickingrough-and-tumblerowdyspirited

   Antónimos: calmgentlequietserioussolemntame

2. Durable and practical B2 informal

   Suitable for rough use or hard wear; tough and practical.

   • These knockabout jeans are perfect for working in the garden.
   • I need a knockabout jacket for hiking and camping.
   • The knockabout furniture can withstand children's play.

   🇪🇸resistente y práctico

   Sinónimos: durablepracticalruggedserviceablesturdytoughutilitarian

   Antónimos: delicateflimsyfragile

• more knockabout comparative form
• most knockabout superlative form

A noun referring to a type of sloop that has a simplified rig and lacks a bowsprit.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un tipo de balandro o velero ligero con aparejo simplificado y sin bauprés; también puede referirse a una embarcación pequeña o a un yate.

1. Type of sailboat C1 formal

   A small sloop-rigged sailing vessel that has a simplified rig and lacks a bowsprit.

   • The knockabout was easy to handle for a single sailor.
   • They moored their knockabout in the quiet harbor.
   • He learned to sail on a classic knockabout.

   🇪🇸Balandro sin bauprés

• knockabouts plural form
• knockabouts' possessive plural form
• knockabout's possessive singular form