Knockabout (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Suitable for rough use; "a knockabout overcoat"; "a knockabout old car".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
Full of rough and exuberant animal spirits; "boisterous practical jokes"; "knockabout comedy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The knockabout humor of the comedy club was not for everyone, but the crowd loved it.
- The knockabout antics of the children in the park were a joy to watch.
- The knockabout style of the actor's performance added to the play's comedic charm.
- The knockabout comedy troupe was known for their outrageous parodies and slapstick humor.
- The knockabout nature of the party made it a night to remember, with laughter and chaos erupting at every turn.