bout

Definition

  • noun: a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease)
  • noun: a spell of activity
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: turn, round, conflict

Examples

  • He lost his 'bout' [='fight'] with the boxing champion.

  • She struggles with frequent 'bouts of' depression.

  • She survived a 5-year 'bout with' cancer.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Do you like Ferraris? Ferrari... italian trash. Do you want to screw me? Don't laugh! Do you want to screw me, yes or no? Yes. How 'bout now, big boy? Do you still wish to penetrate me... ...or is it I... ...or is it I... who has penetrated you? The bald guy in the black suit (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1