spout out
B1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
When liquid shoots out fast from somewhere, or when someone quickly says a lot of words
Literal meaning: To shoot or flow outward like water from a spout — fully transparent
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
Of a liquid or gas, to shoot out with force from an opening
"Water was spouting out from the broken pipe in the basement."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To say a lot of words rapidly, often without thinking carefully
"He spouted out excuse after excuse, none of which convinced anyone."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used both literally (liquid spouting from a pipe or wound) and figuratively (words or information coming out rapidly). The literal sense is straightforward and transparent. The figurative sense can be neutral ('he spouted out facts') or negative ('she spouted out excuses'). More neutral in tone than 'spout off.'
Commonly used with
water blood words facts excuses flames
Forms
Base
spout out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spouts out
he/she/it
Past simple
spouted out
yesterday
Past participle
spouted out
have + pp
-ing form
spouting out
continuous
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