throwaboutadj.n.

Brit.

/ˈθrəʊəbaʊt/, U.S.

/ˈθroʊəˌbaʊt/

Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: to throw about at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs.

Etymology: < to throw about at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs.

†A. adj. (attributive).

U.S. Of a piece of material: that can be draped or placed over something; used as a throw (throw n.² 11a, 11b). Cf. throw-over adj. 1. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric for specific purpose > [adjective]

list1661

stroud1683

throw-over1754

knockabout1880

throwabout1916

pillowing1924

1916 Dry Goods Economist 29 Apr. 14 (advt .) As a ‘throw-about’ rug for use in front of hearths, bureaus or lounges,..the ‘Mohju’ rug lends a distinct decorative touch.

1919 Boston Sunday Globe 27 Apr. 56 (advt.) The delightfully different crushed collars, stole and throw-about collars.

B. n.

An item or object which may be thrown about or treated roughly. Cf. to throw about 1 at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs.

ΘΚΠ

society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor car > [noun] > small or cheap

flivver1910

runabout car1912

throwabout1922

knockabout1956

1922 Daily Mail 19 Dec. 10 (advt.) Fancy Hats and Throwabouts and other Dance Novelties.

1955 N.Y. Times 9 Oct. 113 (advt.) 100% Foam Rubber Throw-abouts... with washable zippered covers.

2000 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 2 Sept. (Motoring section) Renault has a history of building lickety-split hatchbacks that set standards for seat-of-the-pants action. The Turbo 5, a thrilling throwabout, was one such example.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	throwabout
释义	throwaboutadj.n. Brit. /ˈθrəʊəbaʊt/, U.S. /ˈθroʊəˌbaʊt/ Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: to throw about at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs. Etymology: < to throw about at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs. †A. adj. (attributive). U.S. Of a piece of material: that can be draped or placed over something; used as a throw (throw n.² 11a, 11b). Cf. throw-over adj. 1. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric for specific purpose > [adjective] list1661 stroud1683 throw-over1754 knockabout1880 throwabout1916 pillowing1924 1916 Dry Goods Economist 29 Apr. 14 (advt .) As a ‘throw-about’ rug for use in front of hearths, bureaus or lounges,..the ‘Mohju’ rug lends a distinct decorative touch. 1919 Boston Sunday Globe 27 Apr. 56 (advt.) The delightfully different crushed collars, stole and throw-about collars. B. n. An item or object which may be thrown about or treated roughly. Cf. to throw about 1 at throw v.¹ Phrasal verbs. ΘΚΠ society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor car > [noun] > small or cheap flivver1910 runabout car1912 throwabout1922 knockabout1956 1922 Daily Mail 19 Dec. 10 (advt.) Fancy Hats and Throwabouts and other Dance Novelties. 1955 N.Y. Times 9 Oct. 113 (advt.) 100% Foam Rubber Throw-abouts... with washable zippered covers. 2000 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 2 Sept. (Motoring section) Renault has a history of building lickety-split hatchbacks that set standards for seat-of-the-pants action. The Turbo 5, a thrilling throwabout, was one such example. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1916
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