pout

Example Sentences

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It comes from the Welsh pwdu, meaning to sulk, which itself originated with the English word pout, combined with the Welsh verb-forming suffix -u.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Yes, the heart-shaped lips and resting pout do some heavy lifting to pull off the baseball-loving mama’s boy, but Butler’s authenticity is irrefutable.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

Never once did he drag or pout or complain.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

But Balcer refused to fold or let the fan base pout.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

I didn’t have to turn to see Vonetta’s mile-long pout.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia