pouted; pouting; pouts
1
a
: to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression
a pouting child
Sure, you have sports figures misbehaving today. John McEnroe pouts and snarls and curses at tennis judges twice his age, on television …—
Roy Blount Jr.
Roy Blount Jr.
b
: to push out or purse the lips in a sexually suggestive way
a pouting model
… appears in adverts surrounded by gorgeous, pouting blondes.—The Economist
The Economist
c
: to be moodily silent : sulk
If they invited her out, she declined the invitation. When they went out, she would be pouting when they came home.—Susan Sheehan
Susan Sheehan2
: protrude
: to cause to protrude
pouted her lips
1
: a protrusion of the lips expressive of displeasure
2
pouts plural
: a fit of pique
plural pout or pouts
: any of several large-headed fishes (such as a bullhead or eelpout)
Synonyms
Examples of pout in a Sentence
Verb
She pouted her lips and stared at him angrily.
The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
The model pouted for the cameras.
Her lips pouted, and she began to cry.
Noun (1)
that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout
she stayed in the pouts all day
Recent Examples on the WebBecca Longmire, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
While some younger players might have pouted about playing a smaller role, Eklund has almost used it as fuel and has had some of his stronger games this month.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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Verb
The Good American co-founder pouted for the selfie next to Tatum, as cousins True and Dream smiled in the background.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
While some younger players might have pouted about playing a smaller role, Eklund has almost used it as fuel and has had some of his stronger games this month.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pout. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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pout
1 of 2 verb1
: to show displeasure by pushing out the lips
2
pout
2 of 2 noun1
: an act of pouting
2
plural
: a state of bad humor
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