Meaning of spout in English

1. Pronunciation

   /spaʊt/

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1. Verb

   spout

   Definitions

   1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

   Examples

   • « water gushed forth »

   Derived terms

   • flush
   • gush
   • gusher
   • jet
   • outpouring
   • spirt
   • spouter
   • spurt
   • squirt
2. 2. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

   Derived terms

   • babbler
   • blah
   • bombast
   • chatterbox
   • chatterer
   • claptrap
   • driveller
   • fustian
   • gabble
   • harangue
   • jabber
   • jabberer
   • jabbering
   • magpie
   • prater
   • rant
   • ranter
   • ranting
   • raver
   • raving
   • spouter

3. Noun

   spout

   Etymology

   Middle English (as a verb): from Middle Dutch spouten, from an imitative base shared by Old Norse spýta‘to spit’

   Definitions

   1. an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain

   Derived terms

   • gush
   • spirt
   • spurt

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