ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. An expression or motion that pouts; a pout.
  2. 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

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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