spouting

[ spou-ting ]

noun

Midland U.S.

1. guttering ( defs 1, 2, 3 ).

spouting

/ ˈspaʊtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a rainwater downpipe on the exterior of a building
   2. such pipes collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of spouting¹

First recorded in 1870–75; spout + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Herman is known for spouting hateful words not just in the council’s ornate chamber but at smaller committee meetings.

From Los Angeles Times

The guard, a man, hovers behind her as she watches the video feed, spouting useless information about body language that, surely, an educated and trained psychologist already knows.

From Salon

But they must know deep down that they’re spouting partisan claptrap.

From Los Angeles Times

The scenes she has to work on the most are the ones where Morgan is spouting off facts, which are difficult to memorize and can’t sustain any improvisation.

From Los Angeles Times

But the bottom line is that the public, already wary of anything said by anyone in the government, is adversely affected by the spouting of misinformation.

From Salon

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