pout 1 (pout)
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v. pout·ed, pout·ing, pouts v.intr.1. To exhibit displeasure or disappointment; sulk. 2. To protrude the lips in an expression of displeasure or sulkiness. 3. To project or protrude: The child's lips pouted. v.tr.1. To push out or protrude (the lips). 2. To utter or express with a pout. n.1. A protrusion of the lips, especially as an expression of sullen discontent. 2. often pouts A fit of petulant sulkiness: sat around in the house in a pout; had the pouts.
[Middle English pouten, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]
pouti·ly adv. pouty adj. |