roust Meaning & Definition
/ɹaʊst/
What Does Roust Mean?
Roust is used as a verb meaning To rout out of bed; to rouse. It is also used to mean To harass, to treat in a rough way. As a noun, it means A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.
Quick Facts About Roust
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹaʊst/ |
| Synonyms | bring round, knock up and collar |
| Plural | rousts |
| Verb forms | rousts, rousting, rousted |
Roust Definition (Verb)
- To rout out of bed; to rouse.
- To harass, to treat in a rough way.
- To arrest.
- To drive strongly. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Roust as a Noun
- A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.
Verb
- To drive strongly
Synonyms of Roust
Roust synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
roust (third-person singular simple present rousts, present participle rousting, simple past and past participle rousted)
roust (plural rousts)
Words That Rhyme With Roust
Origin of Roust
Origin 1: 1650s, variant of rouse,[1] possibly influenced by rout.
Origin 2: From Old Norse rǫst (“current, stream in the sea”).
Questions People Ask About Roust
Is roust a verb or a noun?
Roust is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for roust?
Close synonyms of roust are bring round, knock up and collar. See the full list of roust synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of roust?
The plural of roust is rousts.
What is the past tense of roust?
The past tense of roust is rousted. The present participle is rousting.