TOUTING Definition & Meaning

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touting

[ tou-ting ]

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noun

the act of vigorously and boastfully describing, advertising, or promoting something or someone, especially in a persistent or annoying way:
The avid touting of any new technology should be greeted with a healthy dose of critical skepticism.
Stock Exchange. the fraudulent act of promoting an investment while secretly receiving remuneration for doing so:
The average investor who buys a heavily touted stock and sells it two days after the touting ends will lose close to 5.5%.

adjective

vigorously and boastfully describing, advertising, or promoting something or someone, especially in a persistent or annoying way:
Upon arrival the first thing we had to negotiate was the hordes of touting taxi drivers at the station.
Stock Exchange. engaging in the fraudulent practice of promoting an investment while secretly receiving remuneration for doing so:
Many an investor has been lured into buying stock by a touting celebrity with a rags-to-riches story.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of touting¹

First recorded in 1970–75; tout ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun senses; tout ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective senses

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Since Foreman began touting its drain-the-grease benefits, it has sold more than 100 million units, and counting, worldwide.

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Los Angeles leaders are touting the latest batch of crime data as proof that the city is safe and getting safer — at least on paper.

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In recent years, Gibson has made a slow and steady return to theater marquees while touting conservative views and conspiracy theories.

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The former central banker for both Canada and England is touting his experience dealing with economic crises, including the 2008 financial crash and Brexit.

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In April 1784, the Journal de Paris published a satirical letter from Benjamin Franklin touting the concept.

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