1 definition by shortarabguy

1. Popularly used, it is a general term illustrating that a person is in no particular place, but instead plans to go to several different destinations before one returns.

2. Generally present, but not exactly "here".
Person 1: Where are you going?
Hippie 2: Just walking around... Maybe I'll stop by Target and then Safeway

Away message on AIM: "I'm around."
by shortarabguy April 10, 2007
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