Associations to the word «Lout»

Wiktionary

LOUT, noun. A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.
LOUT, noun. A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
LOUT, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.
LOUT, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To bend, bow, stoop.

Dictionary definition

LOUT, noun. An awkward stupid person.

Wise words

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