Touting Meaning in English
word · lemma: tout
Definition
To promote, advertise, or praise something aggressively or enthusiastically, often to persuade people to buy or support it.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal or negative, especially if done excessively; common phrases are 'touting a product', 'touting skills', or 'touting for business'. In British English, 'tout' is also used for aggressively selling tickets. Not simply 'advertising'; 'touting' suggests pushiness.
Example Sentences
She is always touting her new business to everyone she meets.
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Street vendors were touting their goods loudly.
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The company is touting its new phone as the fastest on the market.
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Influencers have been touting these diet pills all over social media lately.
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He keeps touting his skills, but I've never seen him actually do anything impressive.
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Some websites are touting unrealistic investment opportunities to attract customers.
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