(idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time. / Close to the right time. / (idiomatic) Far past the desired time.

present participle of fool about

(intransitive) to fool around

(intransitive) To wave one's arms (or upper body) about violently, rather like a flail.

(slang, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be. / (slang, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Arranged in a confused or haphazard way; muddled.

(slang, UK, Australia, New Zealand) In a manner that is opposite to or the reverse of the way it should be, backwards. / (slang, UK, Australia, New Zealand) In a confused or haphazard manner.

(newspapers) Situated in the upper half of the front page of a broadsheet newspaper, and thus more prominent, as the lower half is not usually visible when the folded newspaper is displayed for sale.

plural of abominable snowman

(idiomatic) Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.