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tout1 definition

tout (to̵ut)

intransitive verb

  1. to solicit customers, patrons, votes, etc.
    1. esp. in England, to spy on racehorses in training, etc. in order to secure tips for betting
    2. to provide betting tips on horse races

Etymology: ME toten < OE totian, to peep, look out after

transitive verb

  1. to praise or recommend highly; puff
  2. to solicit or importune, as for business
    1. to spy out or otherwise get information on (racehorses)
    2. ☆ to give a tip on (a racehorse) for a price

noun

Informal a person who touts; esp., a person who makes a business of selling tips on racehorses

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tout2 definition

tout (to̵̅o̅)

noun

everyone who is important or fashionable in (a specified metropolis) tout Hollywood was at the party

Etymology: Fr, lit., all

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