verb
accost
Accost (verb) means to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
verb
1
To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
2
To join side to side; to border.
3
To sail along the coast or side of.
4
To approach; to come up to.
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Etymology
From Middle French accoster, acoster, from Old French acoster (“to stand beside”) (whence Medieval Latin accostare), from Old French a- + coste (“side, flank”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of accost?
"accost" (verb) means to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
What are the different meanings of accost?
"accost" has 3 main meanings: 1. To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request; 2. To join side to side; to border; 3. To sail along the coast or side of.