runabout \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology: from run about, v. 1.: a young child < special problems of toddlers and runabouts — New Republic > 2.: one who wanders or gads about : vagabond, stray, straggler 3. a.: a light uncovered wagon b.: a light roadster c.: a light motorboat : speedboat