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Move about in excited or angry haste, as in He tore around the house, looking for the dog . [Second half of 1700s]

Yes, twice now weve heard him tear around like a bull in a china shop.

Some people, however, prefer a figured carpet in the dining-room on account of the wear and tear around the table.

We just set there and watched him rip and tear around till he drownded.

You ought to see them tear around Chelton when they found everybody in the game had cleared out!

She went in, and locked the door; and I went up to the lantern to see that all was right, and to swear and tear around a little.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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