"'bout" meaning in All languages combined

See 'bout on Wiktionary

Preposition [English]

IPA: /baʊt/
Rhymes: -aʊt Etymology: Aphetic form of about. Etymology templates: {{aphetic form|en|about}} Aphetic form of about Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} 'bout, {{en-prep}} 'bout
  1. (colloquial or poetic) about. Tags: colloquial, poetic
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