English Explanatory Dictionary

roust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to rout out of bed; to rouse.
  2. To harass, to treat in a rough way.
  3. To arrest.
  4. To drive strongly.
noun
  1. A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.

Pronunciation

/ɹaʊst/ En-au-roust.ogg

Word forms

roust rousts rousting rousted roost rost

Etymology

1650s, variant of rouse, possibly influenced by rout.

Synonyms

knock up bring round collar nick pinch

Derived words

roustabout rouster
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