lout
1an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
to flout; treat with contempt; scorn.
Origin of lout
1Words Nearby lout
Other definitions for lout (2 of 2)
to bend, stoop, or bow, especially in respect or courtesy.
Origin of lout
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How to use lout in a sentence
And Hitler looking like such a lout, a drunken lout, with that sort of ignorant sneer.
Martin Amis Talks About Nazis, Novels, and Cute Babies | Ronald K. Fried | October 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe had called Tim a lout, and kept him after school several times when his mother needed him.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesTrust Henri then for being a lout, a simple fellow who spoke only Flemish—but could hear in many tongues.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts Rinehart"Well, this Loron lout finally got me," said Davy, resuming the thread of his life story.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyAnd, whenever you see a Dub kidding a lout, you can be assured that the dub is trying to lift himself above a similar rating.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. Harney
The native in Trinidad is bright and quick; he is not like his big lazy lout of a brother down in our Southland.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill Starr
British Dictionary definitions for lout (1 of 2)
/ (laʊt) /
a crude or oafish person; boor
Origin of lout
1British Dictionary definitions for lout (2 of 2)
/ (laʊt) /
(intr) archaic to bow or stoop
Origin of lout
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