touting

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English

Definitions

verb

To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.“Mary has been touted as a potential succesor to the current COE.”
To look upon or watch.
To spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).
To give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.

noun

The act of one who touts.

Related words

Synonyms

pimp pitch promote spruik hawker huckster bluster brag vaunt boast gasconade blow tipster swash gas cheap-jack shoot a line soliciting

Associated

credentials slogan accomplishments advantages tickets benefits ticket possession criticized sale alternative economic

Rhymes

doubting flouting shouting spouting sprouting pouting outtongue routing grouting clouting

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