CEFR C1

lout

noun

Meaning

A rude, awkward, or ill-mannered man or boy.

Examples

The young lout was shouting obscenities at passersby in the street.
She was embarrassed by her brother's loutish behavior at the family dinner.

Synonyms: boor, yob, ruffian, hooligan

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lout (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /laʊt/

Definition

A rude, awkward, or ill-mannered man or boy.

Examples

The young lout was shouting obscenities at passersby in the street.
She was embarrassed by her brother's loutish behavior at the family dinner.
A group of louts disrupted the quiet atmosphere of the park with their loud music.

Synonyms of lout

Words with a similar meaning to lout:

boor
yob
ruffian
hooligan

Antonyms of lout

Words with the opposite meaning to lout:

gentleman
squire

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