racetrack tout
- noun
- /ˈreɪsˌtræk taʊt/
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tipster
- Every Saturday, the racetrack tout stood near the betting window, eagerly sharing tips with newcomers.
Examples
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He realized too late that the racetrack tout had exaggerated his knowledge just to make money.
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The racetrack tout gave me a tip on the winning horse.
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The racetrack tout promised inside information on the next big winner for a small fee.
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Many racetrack touts claim to have insider information.
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The racetrack tout recommended a winning horse to the eager bettors in the stands.
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Many people trust the advice of a racetrack tout when placing their bets on race day.
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After hearing from the local racetrack tout, she felt confident in her betting choices for the big race.
Synonyms
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7.2
A person who gives advice about betting, especially on horse races
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9.1
A person who sells betting tips, often at racetracks
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound combines a clear location noun 'racetrack' with an agent noun 'tout' (a person who sells betting tips), so the meaning 'a person who offers tips at racetracks' is directly derivable from the parts. Location+agent noun compounds are transparent and common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer this sense.
Etymology
The noun racetrack tout comes from the everyday scene at horse tracks, where a tout stands by the track and loudly offers 'tips' or secret advice to people who want to bet. That's why the term means 'a person who gives betting tips, often for money'.