tout
/taʊt/
noun
- A person who persistently promotes or advertises something, often in an aggressive or annoying way.
- A tout approached us and offered a guided tour of the city.
- The company hired touts to hand out flyers at the mall.
- The street was full of touts trying to sell tickets to the game.
- A person who gives tips about racehorses, often in exchange for a share of any winnings.
- He worked as a tout at the racetrack for years.
- The tout whispered the name of a horse he said would win.
- The tout's advice led the gambler to a big payout.
verb
- To praise, promote, or advertise something or someone in a persistent or enthusiastic way.
- The travel website touted the resort's beautiful beaches and luxury rooms.
- Politicians often tout their achievements during election campaigns.
- The company touted its new smartphone as the fastest on the market.
- To try to sell something, especially by approaching people and urging them to buy.
- Street vendors touted fake watches to tourists near the square.
- He was arrested for touting tickets outside the concert hall.
- Salespeople touted their products loudly at the fair.
- To give information or tips about racehorses, usually in hopes of getting a share of the winnings.
- A man at the racetrack touted a horse he claimed was a sure winner.
- She made a living by touting horses to gamblers.
- The trainer was accused of touting his own horse to bettors.