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Definition stout in British English

stout adjective

adjective
/staʊt/
1

slightly fat. This word is less rude than 'fat'

Example

a stout pleasant man

Example

stout legs

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2

strong and thick

Example

a pair of stout shoes

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3

very determined

Example

Martin made a stout defence of his team.

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Definition stout in British English