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walkaround

English

Etymology

walk +? around

Noun

walkaround (plural walkarounds)

  1. (historical) A competitive dance in blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century.
  2. (historical) The music for such a dance.
  3. (business) A walk taken around an office, hospital, etc. in order to communicate with staff members and gauge progress.
  4. A costumed character with the performer's face covered by a costume head.

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walkabout

English

Etymology

From Kriol wokabat.

Noun

walkabout (plural walkabouts)

  1. (Australian aboriginal) A nomadic excursion into the bush, especially one taken by young teenage boys in certain ancient-custom honoring tribes.
  2. A walking trip.
  3. (Britain) A public stroll by some celebrity to meet a group of people informally.
  4. An absence, usually from a regular place with a possibility of a return.

Derived terms

  • go walkabout

Translations

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