touter

intransitive verb

1. to solicit customers, patrons, votes, etc.
2. 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

transitive verb

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

noun