noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
touting; soliciting customers
The act of calling out to passersby to attract them into a shop, restaurant, bar, etc. Often used with する.
繁華街では客引きがうるさい。
The touting is annoying in the entertainment district.
あの店の前でいつも客引きをしている人がいる
There is always someone touting in front of that shop.
noun
A person who engages in touting. Can be used for street-level solicitors for bars, restaurants, or other businesses.
客引きに声をかけられた。
I was approached by a tout.