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.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie quelque chose, notamment des vêtements ou des meubles, adapté à un usage rude ou quotidien ; désigne aussi un type de comédie ou de spectacle bruyant et mouvementé.

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.

   🇫🇷tapageur et enjoué

   Synonymes: boisterouslivelyrambunctiousrollickingrough-and-tumblerowdyspirited

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Résistant et pratique

   Synonymes: durablepracticalruggedserviceablesturdytoughutilitarian

   Antonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un type de sloop à gréement simplifié et sans beaupré, ou plus généralement une petite embarcation ou yache légère et robuste.

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.

   🇫🇷Knockabout (voilier)

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