Pouting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pouting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pout.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pout.
More Meanings
- An expression or motion that pouts; a pout.
- A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.
Example Sentences
The muscles about the mouth exhibited puckering movements and occasional pursings and poutings of the lips.
Word Forms
- poutings
Synonyms for pouting
Depending on context, synonyms include bib, bleg, pout.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moue, sulk, mop, hornpout, mow, brood.
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