lout

noun
UK: /laʊt/
US: /laʊt/

  1. A rude and clumsy man.

    1. Don't be such a lout; close the door gently.
    2. He's a complete lout, always pushing to the front of the queue and never saying please.

Synonyms

churl oaf yokel boor clod
lout intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a rude and clumsy way.

    1. The boys lout around the house all day.
    2. They louted about, making a lot of noise and generally being a nuisance to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lout" is /laʊt/ in British English and /laʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lout": churl, oaf, yokel, boor, clod.

Example usage of "lout": "Don't be such a lout; close the door gently.". More examples on the page.