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Spouting: meaning, definitions and examples

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spouting

 

[ ˈspaʊtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speaking loudly

Spouting refers to the act of speaking or expressing thoughts loudly and forcefully. It can involve a passionate or fervent delivery, often with little regard for others' opinions. This term is commonly used when someone is ranting or lecturing about a subject they feel strongly about. Additionally, spouting can also describe water or other substances being ejected forcefully from a source, such as a fountain or a whale.

Synonyms

declaring, exclaiming, ranting, speaking

Examples of usage

  • He was spouting his opinions during the meeting.
  • The fountain was spouting water high into the air.
  • She couldn't stop spouting facts about the environment.
  • The politician was spouting his usual rhetoric at the rally.

Translations

Translations of the word "spouting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jorrando

🇮🇳 फव्वारा

🇩🇪 spritzend

🇮🇩 memancarkan

🇺🇦 фонтанування

🇵🇱 tryskając

🇯🇵 噴出する

🇫🇷 jaillissant

🇪🇸 brota

🇹🇷 fışkırtma

🇰🇷 분출

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 tryskající

🇸🇰 striekajúci

🇨🇳 喷出

🇸🇮 brizgajo

🇮🇸 sprengja

🇰🇿 шашу

🇬🇪 სხივდება

🇦🇿 şırıldamaq

🇲🇽 brota

Word origin

The word 'spout' comes from the Middle English word 'spouten', which is derived from the Old English 'spūtan', meaning to emit liquid or to eject. This word's origin can be traced back to Proto-Germanic roots, where it denoted the action of emitting or discharging, particularly with regard to liquids. Over time, the meaning of 'spouting' expanded beyond its literal sense of liquid emission to encompass the figurative speaking and expressing ideas or opinions energetically. The connection between forceful ejection and passionate expression likely influenced this evolution, creating a bridge between the physical act of spouting and the verbal act of speaking loudly or vehemently. Today, 'spouting' is widely used in both contexts, illustrating its adaptability and relevance in language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,126, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.