Lout

Quick meaning: Lout is a noun meaning A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.

Meaning

A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.

More Meanings

1. A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
2. (intransitive, archaic) To bend, bow, stoop.
3. (obsolete, transitive) To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.

Example Sentences

You see louts fresh from school kicking grey-haired servants.

He took the cup in his hand and, louting low, returned his best thanks[…].

And the priest devoutly crossed himself, and turned and louted to the alter.

He faire the knight ſaluted, louting low, / Who faire him quited, as that courteous was[…].

Word Forms

• louts
• louting
• louted

Synonyms for lout

Depending on context, synonyms include agitator, bear, beggar, bhoy, blackguard, booger.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include oaf, klutz, lummox, lubber, stumblebum, clod.

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