Misspelling of laid about.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bash about

To move around quickly, perhaps frequently changing directions.

(informal) Feeling well enough to be out of bed.

To jump around from place to place as a small bird.

(intransitive) To vacillate. / (dated, intransitive) To turn round entirely to the opposite point.

(military, historical) An order of an officer to a sentry, waiving the customary salute.

In an opposite direction. / (emphatic) Round; around.

(intransitive, colloquial) To laugh very heartily.

(intransitive) To be engaged in meaningless activity.