knockabout

• Diz-se de algo, especialmente roupa ou móveis, adequado para uso rude ou cotidiano; também descreve um tipo de comédia ou espetáculo barulhento e desorganizado.

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.

1. Rough and playfulB2informal

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

   Bruto e brincalhão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboisterouslivelyrambunctiousrollickingrough-and-tumblerowdyspirited

   Antônimoscalmgentlequietserioussolemntame

2. Durable and practicalB2informal

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

   Resistente e prático

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdurablepracticalruggedserviceablesturdytoughutilitarian

   Antônimosdelicateflimsyfragile

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de escuna ou sloop de veleiro com aparelho simplificado e sem gurupés; também pode se referir a uma pessoa ou coisa despretensiosa e robusta.

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

1. Type of sailboatC1formal

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

   Tipo de barco à vela

   • 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.