How to Pronounce "knock around"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
NAHK-ur-OWND
nˈɒk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
NOK-uh-ROWND
Definition
To spend time in a casual or aimless way, especially moving from place to place; can also mean to treat something roughly or without care.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
nˈɒk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-ur-OWND
UK
NOK-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
On weekends, I like to knock around with my friends downtown.
He found an old football and started to knock it around in the backyard.
We spent the afternoon just knocking around at the mall.
I've been knocking around Europe for a few months now, just seeing where life takes me.