Definition

Describing someone who is rude, awkward, or behaves in a clumsy and uncivilized way.

Example

His loutish behavior at the party embarrassed everyone around him.

Conversation

Did you see how that guy was acting at the party last night?

Yeah, he was being really loutish and rude to everyone.

I can't believe he thought that was funny.

Right? It was just awkward and embarrassing for all of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loutish → It is formed from "lout" (from Middle English *loute*, meaning a clumsy or awkward person) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "loutish" describes someone who has the qualities of a lout, typically being rude or uncouth.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lout' as someone clumsy or awkward, and the '-ish' means having the qualities of that person. So, loutish means having the qualities of a clumsy or rude person.

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