pouts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of poutsnext
plural of pout
as in dumps
a state of resentful silence or irritability she stayed in the pouts all day

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pouts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pout
1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point her lips pouted as she glared at him silently

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2
as in scowls
to silently go about in a bad mood pouted and didn't say a word to anyone all morning

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  1. sulk
  2. pokes
  3. pet
  4. irritability
  5. snit
Noun
  • Julio has a permanent sulk on his face and a worrying stoop in his gait.
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 19 July 2024
  • While Mel says he’s gotten better and has learned to celebrate Nick’s life more than sulk, the pain remains.
    Jonathan M. Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Definition of sulk
Verb
  • The logic sounds airtight until the market pokes holes in it.
    John Walkup, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the promos, Thompson pokes fun at his long tenure.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of pokes
Noun
  • The pet's owner, who goes by @marysaunicornn, shared the heartwarming moment to social media platform TikTok on November 1, and has since brought smiles to TikTok users who are keen on the inclusion of pets in social gatherings.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Over the weekend, Longo has shared several posts on Peanut's Instagram account, including interviews with news stations, fan art tributes and old videos of the pet.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pet
Noun
  • That’s because, again, evidence suggests that endorphin levels drop right before your period, leading to anxiety and irritability.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Very high intakes can lead to nausea, skin rashes, irritability, and brittle hair and nails.
    Tamar Kane, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • One of Richards' serious snits was with O'Brien's Facebook advertisement.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Their snit is over Nessel's push for new laws that would give more regulation to professional guardians and conservators.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of snit
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