Definition of: tout

(tout) Colloq. v.i.
1. To solicit patronage, customers, votes, etc.
2. To spy on a race horse so as to gain information for betting; act as a tout.
—v.t.
3. To solicit; importune.
4 a To spy on (a race horse) to gain information for betting. b To sell information concerning (a race horse).
—noun
1. One who touts.
2. In horse-racing, a spy who sells information regarding horses entered for a race.
3. One who solicits business.
4. A spy for a robber. [OE tōtian, ttan peep, look out]