Explore Knockabout through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like boisterous or spirited. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Knockabout in a sentence
Knockabout meaning
- Boisterous
- Suitable for rough use.
Synonyms of Knockabout
Using Knockabout
- The main meaning on this page is: Boisterous | Suitable for rough use.
- Useful related words include: boisterous, spirited, rugged, sloop.
- In the example corpus, knockabout often appears in combinations such as: this knockabout, and knockabout, the knockabout.
Context around Knockabout
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 6 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Knockabout
- In this selection, "knockabout" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tragicomedy, stuff and comedy stand out and add context to how "knockabout" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and the knockabout will commence and find a knockabout old boy. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "knockabout" sits close to words such as aami, aat and abada, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with knockabout
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
In any event, Judy will return, will be outraged, will fetch a stick, and the knockabout will commence. (18 words)
Find a knockabout old boy who speaks fluent Shore, who gets it, and is not afraid to give it good. (20 words)
As a lover of both potty-mouthed satire and knockabout tragicomedy, I’m delighted that Monday promises a healthy portion of each. (22 words)
The entire series was collected in a trade paperback and published by Eddie Campbell Comics in 1999; trade paperback and hardcover versions are now published by Top Shelf Productions in the USA and Knockabout Comics in the UK. (38 words)
For years we've believed Scott Cam was the knockabout tradie with the touch of the common man, but in the past week we've seen a very different side to the popular TV host. (35 words)
Three years before The Great British Bake Off there was this knockabout mockumentary about a bunch of uproarious losers, weirdos and no-hopers who compete in a cookery show on TV. (31 words)
Example sentences (10)
As a lover of both potty-mouthed satire and knockabout tragicomedy, I’m delighted that Monday promises a healthy portion of each.
It was knockabout stuff compared to the sulphur of six days previously, and often a welcome distraction from a match that took its time to entertain.
Prince Harry has appeared in a knockabout comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes the next round of his Invictus Games.
Find a knockabout old boy who speaks fluent Shore, who gets it, and is not afraid to give it good.
For years we've believed Scott Cam was the knockabout tradie with the touch of the common man, but in the past week we've seen a very different side to the popular TV host.
So the paternal and brotherly love meant to suffuse this knockabout tale with warmth feels phony even by stock buddy-comedy standards.
Three years before The Great British Bake Off there was this knockabout mockumentary about a bunch of uproarious losers, weirdos and no-hopers who compete in a cookery show on TV.
Stath does Shakespeare, sort of, as a particularly aggro Tybalt in this knockabout CG version of the classic tragedy retooled for kids in smart-ass Shrek fashion.
In any event, Judy will return, will be outraged, will fetch a stick, and the knockabout will commence.
The entire series was collected in a trade paperback and published by Eddie Campbell Comics in 1999; trade paperback and hardcover versions are now published by Top Shelf Productions in the USA and Knockabout Comics in the UK.
Common combinations with knockabout
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: