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

  • (..) You'll do it. - Hi, Mr. Freed. - Jack. I want you to come by my office after practice, Spence. How 'bout tomorrow? Got a game tonight. No, today. What's it about? - It's personal. - Personal? (..)
    1974 The Gambler
  • (..) - Can't be too careful. You know? - Right. - Where have you been? - How are ya, you sick fuck? - I been lookin' for ya. - How 'bout that, you degenerate! I'm mad at you. You got that Big Bernie on my back! He's a creep. What's the matter? You don't snort no more? (..)
    1974 The Gambler