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Bout Definition & Meaning

bout
noun
  1. (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
  2. a period of illness; "a bout of fever"; "a bout of depression"
  3. a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)
  4. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"

"Bout" in song lyrics

See how bout is used in real songs:

  • "Jusqu'au bout.."
    113 — Au Summum
  • "Tell me what you bout"
    54th Platoon — She Like
  • "So don't try to act like you don't know what I'm talkin' 'bout"
    69 Boyz — Da Train

Usage tips for "bout"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bout mean?
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive a period of illness; "a bout of fever"; "a bout of depression" a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
What part of speech is bout?
Bout is a noun.
How many definitions does bout have?
Bout has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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