knockabout

Example Sentences

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His adaptation maintains a knockabout, almost farcical pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Queen, a fan of the sport, joined teenagers for an impromptu knockabout during a day of meetings, entertainment and activities.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer are the talented stars and creators of “Broad City,” a delightful, knockabout comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2022

But Raiff sends Andrew on what turns out to be an unexpected journey that makes its way to its own version of a happy ending with tenderness, warmth and knockabout wit.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2022

Like we was old knockabout friends of the streets.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman