Pouting

pout ¹  (pout)

v. pout·ed, pout·ing, pouts

v.intr.

1. To exhibit displeasure or disappointment; sulk.

2. To protrude the lips in an expression of displeasure or sulkiness.

3. To project or protrude.

v.tr.

1. To push out or protrude (the lips).

2. To utter or express with a pout.

n.

1. A protrusion of the lips, especially as an expression of sullen discontent.

2. A fit of petulant sulkiness. Often used in the plural with the.

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[Middle English pouten, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

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pouti·ly adv.

pouty adj.

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pout ²  (pout)

n. pl. pout or pouts

Any of various freshwater or marine fishes, especially an eelpout or hornpout.

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[Middle English *poute, from Old English -pte (as in lepte, eelpout).]