noun / verb

pout

POUT/paʊt/

A sulky expression with pushed-out lips, or showing displeasure this way.

The displeased man pushes his lower lip outward in a pout.

A close three-quarter portrait of a visibly displeased man pushing his lips outward, especially his lower lip, with knitted brows and folded arms.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain, but suggested relatives concern puffing or swelling. If that connection is correct, the image is of lips pushed outward in displeasure.

In context

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More examples

Don't pout just because we have to leave.
He pouted when his brother changed the channel.
She tries to hide her pout behind her cup.

Forms

pout · pouts · pouted · pouting

pouty adjective — Showing displeasure with pushed-out lips.

Similar words

sulk: Sulk emphasizes withdrawn resentment rather than a particular facial expression.
frown: Frown centers on lowered eyebrows rather than pushed-out lips.