"walkaround" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: walkarounds [plural]
Etymology: walk + around Etymology templates: {{compound|en|walk|around}} walk + around Head templates: {{en-noun}} walkaround (plural walkarounds)
  1. (historical) A competitive dance in blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-walkaround-en-noun-gTL1eV9e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 2 18 24
  2. (historical) The music for such a dance. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-walkaround-en-noun-HyehZ7po
  3. (business) A walk taken around an office, hospital, etc. in order to communicate with staff members and gauge progress. Categories (topical): Business
    Sense id: en-walkaround-en-noun-AZt-Ko2- Topics: business
  4. A costumed character who mingles with visitors at a theme park etc.
    Sense id: en-walkaround-en-noun-dHNWKPww

Inflected forms

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