walkaboutEnglishOxford New American Dictionarywalkabout /ˈwôkəˌbout, ˈwɔkəˌbaʊt / ▸ noun mainly British an informal stroll among a crowd conducted by an important visitor. ▪ Australian a journey on foot undertaken by an Australian Aboriginal in order to live in the traditional manner. ▪ a walking tour. – PHRASES go walkabout (of an Australian Aboriginal) wander into the bush away from white society in order to live in the traditional manner. ▪ wander around from place to place in a protracted or leisurely way.