Walkabouts Meaning in English
word · lemma: walkabout
Definition
Plural of 'walkabout'. Refers to casual walks taken especially to meet people, or periods when someone disappears from their usual routine, sometimes used for informal inspections or royal visits.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in British and Australian English. Can mean public strolls (e.g., by royalty), informal inspections, or someone temporarily disappearing. Plural form 'walkabouts' is less frequent than the singular. Often informal; context defines if it's physical walking, inspection, or metaphorically 'going missing'.
Example Sentences
The queen's walkabouts attract many people.
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The manager goes on walkabouts to check the office.
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Some animals go on seasonal walkabouts.
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After lunch, he often disappears on his mysterious walkabouts.
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Her random walkabouts around the city always help her clear her mind.
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We've all noticed his unexplained walkabouts during boring meetings.
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