stouts

Noun (1)

stout (plural stouts)

1. A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.
   • Stout is darker, stronger and sweeter than porter beer.
2. A serving of this beer.
3. An obese person.
   • Incidentally the survey pointed up the sad plight of the stylish stouts, today's “forgotten men.” The clothing situation is getting so critical for them that they may have to choose between eating and dressing.1946, Printers' Ink
4. A large clothing size.
   • The all-around waist is increased or over-built, according to size, which makes this form a stout.1918, Isidor Rosenfeld, The Practical Designer for Women's and Misses' Underwear - The Study of the Stout Form

Noun (2)

stout (plural stouts)

1. Gnat.

   Synonyms:

   midge

2. Gadfly.

   Synonyms:

   horsefly

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