touting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of publicly and aggressively soliciting business or custom, especially for an unlicensed taxi or tour.

• noun

  The practice of recommending or promoting a product, service, or business, often in exchange for payment or other consideration.

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Synonyms

pimp , pitch , promote , spruik

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with touting
outing , shouting , pouting

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Variants

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tout , touted , touting , touts

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Forms

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touts, touting's, touts's

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cry out' or 'to proclaim', from the Old French verb 'touter' meaning 'to shout'.

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Trivia

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1. Touting was a common practice in ancient Rome, where gladiators would solicit crowds for favors and donations.

2. In some parts of the world, touting is a respected and even necessary part of the business culture, such as in the diamond district of Mumbai, India.

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Related Concepts

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1. Solicitation: The act of asking for something, especially money, in return for a service or favor.

2. Hawking: The act of selling goods or services in a public place, often by approaching people and offering them for sale.

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Culture

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Touting has been depicted in literature and film as a common practice in certain industries, such as tourism and transportation. It can be seen as a nuisance or even a form of exploitation, particularly when it involves unlicensed or unscrupulous operators.

How to Memorize "touting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone standing on a street corner, waving and calling out to potential customers to attract their business.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'touting' with the idea of someone aggressively trying to sell you something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Touts Try To Unload Stuff' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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