Horse about

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verb

To play around in a rough or boisterous way.

The children were horsing about in the garden all afternoon.
Visual representation of "horse about" - To play around in a rough or boisterous way.

Often appears as...

  • kids horsing about
  • horsing about in the garden

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Playful Roughness

Implies loud and energetic play, often involving physical contact, not malicious intent.

Illustration for Playful Roughness
Be careful when you horse about with the little ones; someone could get hurt!
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Informal Usage

Most appropriate for casual, informal settings, not for formal or professional environments.

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I don't think our boss would appreciate us horsing about during the meeting.
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Childlike Fun

Often used to describe behavior that is typically seen in children or in nostalgic reference to childhood.

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The adults were horsing about in the pool like they were kids again.
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