TROUT | Definition and Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary

Definition of "trout" (Person)

Noun

A mildly humorous or unkind term describing an elderly person—usually a woman—who is unpleasant, irritable, or unattractive.

"She's a miserable old trout who complains about everything."


Author’s summary: Figuratively, trout refers to a grumpy or disagreeable older woman, often used in a teasing or slightly derogatory tone.

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