all-rounder
(archaic) A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.
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Born ~1875 · 1 year of recorded useDefinitions
(archaic) A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.
An all-rounder is a player who can bat and bowl. A genuine all-rounder should be able to make the team on either skill alone. A genuine one is as rare as a punctual Sri Lankan.
“Either that or a stable made up of a balding veteran, a cocky upstart, a rebellious all-rounder female, and an androgynous rookie. You can even give them a dog!”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(chiefly, British) A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.
An all-rounder is a player who can bat and bowl. A genuine all-rounder should be able to make the team on either skill alone. A genuine one is as rare as a punctual Sri Lankan.
All-rounder means: A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is sporting vocabulary and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
all-rounder means: A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
An all-rounder is a player who can bat and bowl. A genuine all-rounder should be able to make the team on either skill alone. A genuine one is as rare as a punctual Sri Lankan.
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