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pouting

POW-tihng

Pouting (noun) means the act or expression of sticking out the lips in displeasure or sulkiness. Example: “Her pouting only made her mother laugh.”

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The act or expression of sticking out the lips in displeasure or sulkiness.
"Her pouting only made her mother laugh."

How to use pouting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPresent-participle/noun form of "pout" — the act of making a sulky or flirtatious lip expression.

Word forms

poutings plural, poutings plural, pouting plural

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Etymology

From pout + -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pouting” mean?

The word “pouting” means the act or expression of sticking out the lips in displeasure or sulkiness. In plain terms, present-participle/noun form of "pout" — the act of making a sulky or flirtatious lip expression.

How do you pronounce “pouting”?

“Pouting” is pronounced POW-tihng (/ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pouting” in a sentence?

Here is “pouting” used in a sentence: “Her pouting only made her mother laugh.”

What part of speech is “pouting”?

“Pouting” is a noun.

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