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Meaning of gouty in English:

gouty

Pronunciation /ˈɡaʊti/

Translate gouty into Spanish

adjectiveadjective goutier, adjective goutiest

See gout

‘Terry's gouty ankle had grown to the size of a small planet, and he slept out in the open air at the back of the truck, stretched out on a long toolbox, his leg hoisted higher than the rest of him and pointing at the stars.’
  • ‘If so, you might be experiencing an acute attack of gout - or gouty arthritis - a form of arthritis that's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints.’
  • ‘Supplement your diet with 2 g of fish oil capsules twice a day to reduce the chances of gouty inflammation.’
  • ‘For example, gouty arthritis is caused by the improper functioning of the liver and kidneys.’
  • ‘For some unknown reason acute gouty attacks may be more common in the spring.’

adjective

  • Affected with gout.

    ‘a swollen, gouty finger’
    • ‘a gouty old man’