throw about

θroʊ əˈbaʊt

threw about, thrown about

Definition

Synonyms

Conjugation

Definition of throw about - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

action

tr.

scatter objects in different directions

tr.

The children throw about their toys every afternoon.

disperse

scatter

spread

frequent discussion

tr.

discuss or mention something frequently or casually

tr.

She would throw about ideas during the meeting..

bandy about

toss around

finance

tr.

spend money recklessly and showily

tr.

He tends to throw about his money on weekends.

dissipate

lavish

squander

maritime

intr.

TECH.

change direction from one tack to another

intr.

TECH.

The captain ordered to throw about during the storm.

jibe

tack

veer

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with throw

throw out

discard or get rid of something unwanted

She decided to throw out the old clothes.

throw down

drop something forcefully from one's hands

He decided to throw down the heavy bag.

throw off

remove or discard something

She threw off her wet coat.

throw a party

organize and host a social gathering

They decided to throw a party for her birthday..

throw a softball

toss a softball underhand

She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.

throw it all away

discard something completely without care

He decided to throw it all away and start fresh.

Examples of throw about in a sentence

The wind began to throw about the leaves in the yard.
They would throw about names for the new project.
He liked to throw about quotes from famous authors.
She would throw about cash at every party.
They throw about their wealth to impress others.
They had to throw about to avoid the rocks.

The crew practiced how to throw about efficiently.

View all translations of throw about

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:disperser, évoquer, ...
German:umherwerfen, diskutieren, ...
Italian:spargere, menzionare, ...
Spanish:esparcir, mencionar, ...
Portuguese:espalhar, atirar ideias ao ar, ...
Chinese:乱扔, 随意提及, ...
Japanese:散らかす, 話し合う, ...
Arabic:بَعْثَرَ, تَدَاوَل, ...
Hebrew:לְפַזֵּר, לְהַעֲלוֹת, ...
Russian:разбрасывать, обсуждать, ...
Ukrainian:розкидати, часто згадувати, ...
Hindi:बिखेरना, चर्चा करना, ...
Bengali:ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া, আলোচনা করা, ...
Catalan:escampar, esmentar, ...
Czech:rozhazovat, nadhazovat, ...
Danish:kaste rundt med, nævne, ...
Dutch:rondstrooien, bespreken, ...
Greek:σκορπίζω, αναφέρω, ...
Hungarian:szétdobálni, emlegetni, ...
Khmer:បោះចោលរាយប៉ាយ, លើកឡើងញឹកញាប់, ...
Korean:흩뿌리다, 언급하다, ...
Persian:پخش و پلا کردن, مطرح کردن, ...
Polish:rozrzucać, poruszać, ...
Portuguese (BR):espalhar, mencionar casualmente, ...
Romanian:a împrăștia, a arunca, ...
Swedish:sprida, slänga ur sig, ...
Thai:โยนกระจาย, พูดถึงบ่อยๆ, ...
Turkish:etrafa saçmak, sürekli bahsetmek, ...
Vietnamese:vứt bừa bãi, thường xuyên đề cập, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “t”:

throw a wrench in the works

throw a wrench into the works

throw accusations

throw an eye

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.