To talk at length in a forceful, pompous, or tiresome way, especially when repeating claims, opinions, or memorized lines.
Examples
He spouted the same excuses every week.
The guest spouted off about politics through dinner.
The article spouted clichés about success.
She could spout poetry for hours.
No one wanted to hear him spouting conspiracy theories again.
Similar words
rant
blather
prattle
babble
declaim
pontificate
Etymology
From Middle English spouten, probably from Middle Dutch spouten, from an imitative Germanic base also seen in Old Norse spýta, meaning to spit.
FAQ
What is a spout on a kettle?
It is the projecting tube or lip that guides liquid out of the kettle.
Is a spout the same as a nozzle?
They overlap, but spout often names an outlet on a container, tap, roof, or drain, while nozzle often suggests a shaped end that controls a spray or jet.
What is a whale's spout?
A whale's spout is the visible blow of air and water vapor from its blowhole.
How is spout used as a verb for liquid?
It means to send out liquid, steam, blood, or another material in a forceful stream, as in water spouted from the pipe.
What does spout mean when someone is talking?
It means to talk at length in a tiresome, pompous, or disapprovingly forceful way.
What does spout off mean?
Spout off means to speak at length, usually with strong opinions and an annoying tone.
Can spout mean a waterfall?
Yes, spout can name a narrow or forceful fall of water, though this is less common than the container or jet senses.
Is spout a regular verb?
Yes. Its regular forms are spouts, spouted, and spouting.
Where does spout come from?
It comes through Middle English from a Germanic verb meaning to spit or send liquid out.
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