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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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Word 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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Metrics touting the brand’s supposed online and social media clout now stand in place of vibrant slides detailing the perks of each ticket tier.

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He has been touting the capabilities of the company’s Full Self-Driving mode for years, though the feature cannot be used without a human driver behind the wheel.

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She finished her speech by touting the 2028 Olympic Games, which Los Angeles is hosting, saying the city owes it to the next generation to win on the world stage.

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Against a backdrop of weaker growth, investors are speculating that the Bank of England may cut interest rates four more times this year, touting potential relief for millions of households.

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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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