runaround
runaround noun: an evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
Noun
runaround (plural runarounds)
- An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
- I called them to find out what had happened to my parcel, but all I got was a runaround.
- A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
- A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
- A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
Forms of runaround
| plural | runarounds |
|---|---|
| alternative form | run-around |
| alternative form | run around |
Origin of runaround
Deverbal from run around.
Words formed from runaround
- get the runaround
- give somebody the runaround
Phrases with runaround
Questions about runaround
- What does runaround mean?
- Runaround means an evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
- What part of speech is runaround?
- Runaround is a noun.
- What is the plural of runaround?
- The plural of runaround is runarounds.
Words near runaround in the dictionary
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