Pouting: meaning, definitions and examples

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pouting

 

[ หˆpaสŠtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

Pouting refers to the act of protruding the lips, often as a display of displeasure or sulkiness. It is a common facial expression seen in both children and adults when they are upset or trying to express dissatisfaction. The physical gesture can also convey a sense of defiance or stubbornness, as if the person is refusing to communicate their feelings verbally. While pouting is sometimes associated with negative emotions, it can also be playful or flirtatious in certain contexts.

Synonyms

frown, mope, scowl, sulk

Examples of usage

  • She was pouting because she didn't get her way.
  • He pouted in response to the news.
  • The child started pouting when his toy was taken away.

Translations

Translations of the word "pouting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murmรบrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sulzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cemberut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ ะณัƒะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pout

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire la moue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacer pucheros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrฤฑtma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ’€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’…ๅ˜ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puhanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรบka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacer pucheros

Etymology

The word 'pout' comes from the Middle English word 'pouten', which is derived from the Old French word 'pouter', meaning 'to swing or to dangle'. The transformation of meaning seems to have evolved through the centuries to represent a facial expression rather than a physical action. The use of the term to describe the act of sulking or displaying displeasure has been recorded since the early 16th century. Historically, pouting has been depicted in literature and art as a sign of emotional conflict, particularly in children and young adults. In contemporary culture, pouting is often associated with social media and self-expression, where individuals may use the expression to project a specific attitude or emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,031, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.