knock around
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Meaning · English
Synonym of knock about.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I like to knock around the garden on Saturdays.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knock around” mean?
Synonym of knock about.
Is “knock around” formal or informal?
knock around is generally informal.