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Tout Definition & Meaning

tout
noun
  1. someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
  2. someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way
  3. one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
verb
  1. advertize in strongly positive terms; "This product was touted as a revolutionary invention"
  2. show off

"Tout" in song lyrics

See how tout is used in real songs:

  • "On mise tout"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "On tente tout"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "Dont l'un avec un Fisherprice cassette micro et tout et tout"
    IAM — Donne Moi le Micro

Usage tips for "tout"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tout mean?
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) advertize in strongly positive terms; "This product was touted as a revolutionary invention" show off
What part of speech is tout?
Tout is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tout have?
Tout has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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