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Pouting

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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.

[Middle English pouten, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

pouti·ly adv.
pouty adj.

pout 2  (pout)
n. pl. pout or pouts
Any of various freshwater or marine fishes, especially an eelpout or hornpout.

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


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I can see the perspiration on the shining forehead of the bookbinder as he looks up from some brilliant passage, to exchange a smile of triumph with me at having made out the meaning with the meagre facilities we had for the purpose; he had beautiful red pouting lips, and a stiff little branching mustache above them, that went to the making of his smile.
This second remonstrance brings a dark, bright, pouting eye out from a corner of the apron; but it swiftly becomes invisible again, as the apparition exclaims: 'O good gracious
" the little fellow pleaded, with pouting lips that made him look prettier than ever.
 
 
 
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