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roust

 

[ raʊst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

To roust someone means to wake them up or to disturb them, often in a somewhat abrupt manner. It can be used in contexts where someone is being roused from sleep or becoming active after a period of inactivity. The term has a casual connotation and is often used in colloquial speech. It can also imply a sense of urgency or necessity in the action of waking someone.

Synonyms

jostle, rouse, stir, wake

Examples of usage

  • I had to roust him from his nap.
  • The manager rousted the team for the early meeting.
  • Make sure to roust the kids before we leave.

Translations

Translations of the word "roust" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roust

🇮🇳 जगाना

🇩🇪 aufwecken

🇮🇩 membangunkan

🇺🇦 розбудити

🇵🇱 obudzić

🇯🇵 起こす

🇫🇷 réveiller

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyandırmak

🇰🇷 깨우다

🇸🇦 يوقظ

🇨🇿 probudit

🇸🇰 zobudiť

🇨🇳 叫醒

🇸🇮 prebuditi

🇮🇸 veikja

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 გამოაღვიძო

🇦🇿 oyatmaq

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'roust' originates from the early 20th century, likely derived from the dialectical usage prevalent in certain English-speaking regions. The roots can be traced back to the Northern English or Scots word 'roust', which is itself a variant of the word 'rouse'. Over the decades, it gained usage primarily in informal and regional dialects, gradually permeating broader slang. The term reflects a visceral action related to waking or stirring, embodying a sense of abruptness that resonates in various cultures. It is commonly associated with contexts where sleep or slumber is interrupted, highlighting its informal yet expressive nature. Given the colloquial tone of the term, 'roust' often features in storytelling or casual conversation, illustrating a cultural connection to wakefulness and social interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,607, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.