Moue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /muː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Moue is a noun meaning A pout, especially as expressing mock-annoyance or flirtatiousness.
Meaning
A pout, especially as expressing mock-annoyance or flirtatiousness.
Example Sentences
She glanced aside to the rim of the looking-glass where his photograph was wedged, shuddered, and made a moue of distaste.
[S]he looked at her face and made a moue in the glass; and never stopped for Laura’s answer to the questions which she had put.
Why do you wear European clothes?" fumed Oscar de la Renta with a moue of disapproval and stamp of his bejewelled foot (probably).
She made what I believe, though I wouldn't swear to it, is called a moue. Putting the lips together and shoving them out, if you know what I mean. The impression I got was that she was disappointed in Bertram, having expected better things […].
Word Forms
- moues
Synonyms for moue
Depending on context, synonyms include pout.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pout, grimace, pouting, powt, mimp, muzzle.
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