knock about

/nɑk əˈbaʊt/
/nɒk əˈbaʊt/
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Other forms: knocked about; knocking about; knocks about

Definitions of knock about
  1. verb
    strike against forcefully
    synonyms: batter, buffet
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    type of:
    strike, zonk
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  2. verb
    be around; be alive or active
    synonyms: kick about, kick around
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    type of:
    be, exist
    have an existence, be extant
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