Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lout
noun
/laʊt/
Definition
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Examples
- He acted like a lout at the party, insulting everyone around him.
- The play featured a lout who could never manage to impress his date.
- Despite his talents, his behavior often made him seem like a lout.
Meaning
A lout is someone who is rude or socially awkward, often behaving in a boorish manner.
Synonyms
- boor
- clod
- oaf
- ruffian
- lummox
