What does BRUIT mean?

Heres the requested information about the word "bruit": bruit Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

Noun: a report or rumor, especially one that is widely circulated.
Verb: to spread a report or rumor.

Pronunciations

US: /bruːt/
UK: /bruːt/

Origin and Usage

The word "bruit" comes from the Old French word "bruit" meaning "noise" or "rumor". It was first used in English in the 15th century as a noun meaning "noise" or "report". The verb form of "bruit" meaning "to spread a report or rumor" came into use in the 16th century.

Synonyms

Noun: rumor, report, hearsay, gossip, buzz.
Verb: circulate, spread, disseminate, propagate.

Related Words

blurt, fruit, grout, strut, truss

Example Sentences

Noun: The bruit about the companys bankruptcy caused a panic in the stock market.
Verb: He bruit the news of his engagement to everyone he knew.