What does ROUST mean?

Roust Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To wake someone up or to cause someone to become active or alert.
2. To drive out or expel someone from a place.

Pronunciations:

• US: /raʊst/
• UK: /raʊst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "roust" originated from Middle English "rousten" which means "to shake, move, stir." It was first used in the 15th century. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to mean "to wake someone up" or "to get someone moving." It can also be used to mean "to drive out" or "to expel someone from a place."

Synonyms:

• Awaken
• Stir
• Wake up
• Expel
• Drive out

Related Words:

• Rouse
• Trust
• Crust
• Burst
• Quest

Example Sentences:

• He roused his friend from sleep by shaking him gently.
• The loud noise roused the entire neighborhood.
• The police were called to roust the protesters from the building.
• The landlord roused the tenants for failing to pay rent.