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Loutish

/ˈlaʊ.tɪʃ/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Rude and ill-mannered; behaving in a socially unacceptable way.

    "His loutish behavior at the dinner party embarrassed everyone."
  2. 2

    Characteristic of a lout; boorish or uncultured.

    "The loutish remarks made by the audience were shocking."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'loutish' originates from the Middle English term 'louten', meaning to bow or stoop, which itself comes from the Old English 'lūtan'. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is awkward or uncouth, reflecting a shift from physical demeanor to behavioral traits.

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