Meaning & Definition of Stout in English

1. A strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops

2. A garment size for a large or heavy person

1. Dependable

• "The stalwart citizens at lexington"

• "A stalwart supporter of the un"

• "Stout hearts"

2. Euphemisms for `fat'

• "Men are portly and women are stout"

3. Having rugged physical strength

• Inured to fatigue or hardships

• "Hardy explorers of northern canada"

• "Proud of her tall stalwart son"

• "Stout seamen"

• "Sturdy young athletes"