Tout — synonyms, definition

1. tout (Noun) Brit

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tout (Noun) — Someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit.

tout (Noun) — Someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way.

tout (Noun) — One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack).

tout (Noun) — Someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost. ex. "he got theatre tickets through a tout"

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2. tout (Verb) Brit

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tout (Verb) — Advertise in strongly positive terms. ex. "This product was touted as a revolutionary invention"

tout (Verb) — Show off.

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