Looking for the meaning of the word POUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of POUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pout
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): perhaps from the base of Swedish dialect puta ‘be inflated’. Compare with pout
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
paʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
Short Definition:push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as expression of petulant annoyance
Examples:- she lounged on the steps, pouting
- he shrugged and pouted his lips
Word: Pout
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
paʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pouting expression
Short Definition:pouting expression
Examples:- his lower lip protruded in a sulky pout
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