What does stout mean?

dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout" having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes" a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops a garment size for a large or heavy person

What part of speech is stout?

Stout is an adjective and a noun.

How many definitions does stout have?

Stout has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Stout Definition & Meaning

stout

adjective

dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout"
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"

noun

a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
a garment size for a large or heavy person

Synonyms for stout

"Stout" in song lyrics

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"Attack on the back of the six of the Guinness Stout"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
"Barbecue the venison, pair it with a great stout"
Action Bronson — Buddy Guy
"Puffin' on a fat one, guzzlin' a Guinness Stout"
The Beatnuts — You Don't Stop

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Frequently asked questions

What does stout mean?: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout" having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes" a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops a garment size for a large or heavy person
What part of speech is stout?: Stout is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does stout have?: Stout has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).