pouty
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday in the Oval Office, he sat with his arms folded like a pouty child, declaring he can do it all by himself.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
A pouty, teenage bride-to-be is the humorous focus of “Before the Wedding.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Drollinger, who was appointed in May 2023, dons a big blond bouffant wig, expressive eyes and pouty lips.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
In this one, he swapped out “Jewish communities” from the initial poster’s tweet and swapped in one specific Jewish organization, the Anti-Defamation League, that has previously made him pouty.
From Slate • Nov. 17, 2023
We wait and wait, but Mother says a possible widow, three boys, and a pouty girl make too huge a family by American standards.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
