buffet, knock about, batter(verb)

strike against forcefully

"Winds buffeted the tent"

kick around, knock about, kick about(verb)

be around; be alive or active

"Does the old man still kick around?"

knock about(Noun)

an informal game, usually football

knock about(Verb)

to spend time with someone as a friend

knock about(Verb)

To do a relaxing activity.

knock about(Verb)

To be in an unknown place.

knock about(Verb)

To hit someone, or behave violently towards them.