adj
pouty
Pouty (adj) means Inclined to sulk, or showing childish or mock displeasure. Example: “He gets pouty whenever he loses at cards.”
adj
1
Inclined to sulk, or showing childish or mock displeasure.
"He gets pouty whenever he loses at cards."
2
Of lips: full and protruding, often seen as attractive.
"The model was known for her pouty lips."
"a pale brunette whose pouty Maybelline red lips put Scarlett O’Hara’s sneer to shame"
— Paul Beatty (2016)
How to use pouty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSulky or sulky-looking — used for a person's mood or for full, protruding lips.
Common pairings
pouty lips
pouty face
get pouty
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Word forms
- Comparative
- poutier
- Superlative
- poutiest
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What does “pouty” mean?
The word “pouty” means inclined to sulk, or showing childish or mock displeasure. In plain terms, sulky or sulky-looking — used for a person's mood or for full, protruding lips.
How do you use “pouty” in a sentence?
Here is “pouty” used in a sentence: “He gets pouty whenever he loses at cards.”
What is another word for “pouty”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pouty” include poutish.
What part of speech is “pouty”?
“Pouty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “pouty” have?
“Pouty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: inclined to sulk, or showing childish or mock displeasure.
