thrash about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to move unpredictably and often violently, usually unaware
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
di chuyển không thể đoán trước và thường mạnh bạo, thường không biết
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thrash about” mean?
to move unpredictably and often violently, usually unaware
Is “thrash about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.