Tout has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
"The scalper standing outside the arena was trying to tout his fake credentials as proof that he had legitimate access to the sold-out seats."
2
someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way
"The flashy salesman tried to tout his miracle weight-loss pill on every street corner, shouting promises that sounded too good to be true."
3
one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
"The seasoned tout whispered his winning horse picks to nervous bettors as they lined up outside the grandstand."
4
Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.
"After winning the first trick with my ace, I decided to tout and attempted to claim every remaining point in the hand."
5
In the game of solo, a proposal to win all eight tricks.
Verb
1
advertize in strongly positive terms
"This product was touted as a revolutionary invention"
2
show off
"He tried to tout his new car by parking it right under the streetlamp where everyone could see it."
3
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.
"She loves to tout her new car to everyone she meets at the grocery store."
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Origin
The word "tout" comes from Old English, where it originally meant to jut out or protrude. It is related to other Germanic words that describe things sticking out or being conspicuous.