Associations to the word «Walkabout»

Wiktionary

WALKABOUT, noun. (Australian aboriginal) A nomadic excursion into the bush, especially one taken by young teenage boys in certain ancient-custom honoring tribes
WALKABOUT, noun. A walking trip
WALKABOUT, noun. (British) A public stroll by some celebrity to meet a group of people informally
WALKABOUT, noun. An absence, usually from a regular place with a possibility of a return.
WALKABOUT, noun. (Australian)Colloquially used to denote any missing or stolen object ie. "The paper shredder seems to have gone walkabout."

Dictionary definition

WALKABOUT, noun. A walking trip or tour.
WALKABOUT, noun. A public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally.
WALKABOUT, noun. Nomadic excursions into the bush made by an Aborigine.

Wise words

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