pout
Third Person
pouts
Present Participle
pouting
Past Tense
pouted
Past Participle
pouted
1
to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness
- The child started to pout when told it was bedtime.
- Upon hearing the news, she couldn't help but pout with disappointment.
- The toddler began to pout when denied a second cookie.
- Seeing the broken toy, the little boy started to pout.
- Unhappy about the decision, she pouted and crossed her arms.
2
to remain silent in a sulky or moody way
- She pouted in silence, refusing to speak until someone apologized.
- She couldn't help but pout when she was left out of the group activity.
- He pouted throughout the meeting, not agreeing with the proposed ideas.
- She pouted quietly, waiting for someone to notice she was upset.
- He refused to talk, pouting after hearing the bad news.