Pout

/paʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A protrusion of the lips, typically as an expression of sulkiness.

The child's pout was hard to resist, and her mother eventually gave in.

A sulky or sullen expression.

His pout suggested that he was not pleased with the outcome of the discussion.

verb

To push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or displeasure.

She began to pout when she realized she couldn't go to the party.

To sulk or display a mood of annoyance.

He was pouting after losing the game and refused to talk to anyone.

Middle English 'pouten', of uncertain origin.

pouty lips:

Lips that are protruded in a sulky gesture.

pouting child:

A child expressing frustration or discontent through facial expression.

To sulk or express displeasure, often in a dramatic way.

Stop pouting and just talk about what's bothering you.

To pose with a sad or sulking expression, often for social media.

She took a pouty selfie for Instagram.