Spouter: meaning, definitions and examples
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spouter
[ ˈspaʊtər ]
person talking
A spouter is a person who talks excessively or in a boastful manner. Often, this term is used to describe someone who speaks with little regard for what others may think or who tends to monopolize conversations.
Synonyms
blabbermouth, boaster, braggart, gasbag.
Examples of usage
- He is such a spouter at parties, always dominating the conversation.
- I can't stand the spouter at the meeting who never lets anyone else speak.
- She was labeled a spouter because of her tendency to exaggerate her achievements.
- During the discussion, the spouter continued to interrupt others with his stories.
Translations
Translations of the word "spouter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jato
🇮🇳 स्पाउटर
🇩🇪 Spritzer
🇮🇩 pancuran
🇺🇦 фонтанчик
🇵🇱 strumień
🇯🇵 噴出器
🇫🇷 gicleur
🇪🇸 chorro
🇹🇷 püskürtücü
🇰🇷 분출기
🇸🇦 نافورة
🇨🇿 tryskový ventil
🇸🇰 striekací ventil
🇨🇳 喷头
🇸🇮 pršilnik
🇮🇸 sproti
🇰🇿 сұйықтық шашыратқыш
🇬🇪 სპაუტერი
🇦🇿 sıxıcı
🇲🇽 rociador
Etymology
The word 'spouter' has its origins in the 17th century, deriving from the verb 'spout,' which means to emit or discharge in a stream, usually referring to liquid. The noun form emerged to describe not just the act of speaking but the act of talking forth incessantly or profusely, akin to how a spout may continuously pour out water. The notion of a 'spouter' carries connotations of verbosity and often assumes a degree of exaggeration or self-importance. Over time, the term became colloquial, often used in a somewhat derogatory manner to refer to those who talk too much and frequently dominate discussions. This transformation reflects broader social attitudes toward communication, particularly in settings where space for all voices is essential.