adjective
- suitable for rough use; casual and durable
- characterized by rough physical activity or boisterous behavior
noun
- a small sailboat with a simple rig
Usage: nautical
Examples
- He wore knockabout clothes for working in the garden.
- The children enjoyed knockabout games in the backyard.
- She bought a knockabout jacket that could withstand daily wear.
- The comedy featured knockabout humor with lots of physical gags.
- They sailed their knockabout around the harbor on weekends.
- His knockabout shoes were perfect for hiking.
- The play included knockabout scenes that made the audience laugh.