pouter
Americannoun
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a person who pouts.
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one of a breed of long-legged domestic pigeons, characterized by the habit of puffing out the distensible crop.
noun
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a person or thing that pouts
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a breed of domestic pigeon with a large crop capable of being greatly puffed out
Etymology
Origin of pouter
Example Sentences
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"There's no benefit to me being a pouter," Sims said.
From Fox News ● Sep. 26, 2021
Darwin noted the great disparities among the English carrier, short-faced tumbler, pouter, fantail and other breeds.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2011
Every morning his plump little figure, looking like an inflated pouter pigeon, moved majestically into the court, impeccably garbed in his uniform and highly shellacked helmet.
From Time Magazine Archive
His sharp-eyed critics in the press gallery dubbed him "the pouter pigeon with the kewpie smile."
From Time Magazine Archive
He always marched about with his chest stuck out like a pouter pigeon, and he called out “On the word One—” on every possible occasion.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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