verb
- to push out one’s lips, especially as an expression of annoyance or sulking
- to show displeasure or bad temper by being silent and moody
noun
- a pushing out of the lips as an expression of displeasure
- a fit of sulking or bad temper
Examples
- The child began to pout when told it was time for bed.
- She pouted her lips in disappointment.
- Don’t pout just because you didn’t get your way.
- His pout made it clear he was unhappy with the decision.
- After losing the game, she went into a pout for the rest of the evening.
- The toddler’s pout quickly turned into tears.
- He tried not to pout when his friends left without him.