Pronunciation: /taʊt/
noun a person who solicits business or employment in a persistent and annoying way
A1 I saw a tout selling tickets for the bus tour.
A2 The street was filled with touts trying to sell their products.
B1 The tout outside the restaurant was promoting the daily specials.
B2 The tout was persistent in trying to get people to sign up for the tour.
C1 The tout's marketing tactics were aggressive but effective.
C2 The tout was able to persuade many customers to purchase the upgraded package.
verb attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner
A1 She touts the benefits of using natural remedies.
A2 The company touts its new product as revolutionary.
B1 The travel agency touts the exotic destinations in their brochures.
B2 The politician touts his achievements in office during his campaign speeches.
C1 The famous actress is often touted as a role model for young women.
C2 The author's latest novel is being touted as a literary masterpiece by critics.
formal The company decided to tout their new product at the industry conference.
informal She always touts that restaurant as the best in town.
slang Stop touting your own horn, nobody likes a show-off.
figurative The politician tried to tout his achievements during the debate.
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