lout
UK: laʊt | US: laʊt
n. a rude, awkward, or ill-mannered person
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The word lout likely stems from Middle English louten, meaning "to bow or stoop," suggesting a person who is clumsy or servile. Over time, it evolved to describe someone with boorish behavior, emphasizing lack of refinement. Its origins may trace back to Old Norse lútr ("bent, stooping") or Germanic roots, reflecting the connection between physical posture and social gracelessness.
The lout pushed his way to the front of the queue without apology.
She glared at the lout who spilled his drink on her dress.
Despite his wealth, he behaved like a complete lout at the dinner party.
The teacher scolded the lout for disrupting the class.
No one wanted to sit near the lout on the bus.