pout
verb (used without object)
to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
have pouted
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present perfectof pout.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Another woman might have pouted to learn that her lover had exhibited even a little cowardice in informing his family that he was engaged to be married.
From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Arnold Bennett
She would have made some scenes; she would have pouted; she would have endeavoured to soften you by assuming the airs of a tearful, heart-broken widow; she would have draped herself in black crape.
From Samuel Brohl and Company by Victor Cherbuliez
If her lips had been fuller they would have pouted.
From Nobody's Child by Elizabeth Dejeans
Most girls would have reproached him for betraying them to destruction, would have pouted, complained, demanded petting and apologies.
From The Price of Love by Arnold Bennett
When she would fain have pouted out her lips to kiss, he stretched a surface of cheek that was aggressively passive.
From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield
