Tout - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |taʊt|  American pronunciation of the word tout
Brit.  |taʊt|  British pronunciation of the word tout

noun

- someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
- someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way
- one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) (syn: tipster)

verb

- advertize in strongly positive terms
This product was touted as a revolutionary invention
- show off (syn: blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, swash, vaunt)

Extra examples

The company is running advertisements touting the drug's effectiveness.

The company's stock is being touted by many financial advisers.

People were touting tickets outside the stadium.

People were touting outside the stadium.

Nell is being touted as the next big thing in Hollywood.

Minicab drivers are not allowed to tout for business.

This product was touted as a revolutionary invention

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: tout
he/she/it: touts
present participle: touting
past tense: touted
past participle: touted
noun
singular: tout
plural: touts
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