Pout
(verb)
- To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of disappointment, displeasure, or petulance.
- To sulk or look unhappy.
- To make a sulky face.
Origin:
The word pout likely comes from the old english word pĂștan, meaning "to push out.".
Examples:
- She pouted when she realized she wouldn't be able to go to the concert.
- He pouted for the rest of the day after he didn't get what he wanted.
- She could tell by the way he was pouting that he was unhappy with her decision.
- The little girl pouted her lips when her mother told her she couldn't have any candy.
- He pouted when his boss told him he wouldn't be getting a raise this year.