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pouting

The correct spelling is pouting.

How to pronounce pouting

verb

IPA: /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/

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The correct spelling is pouting. To push out one's lips. For example: ""Don't you love me any more?" she pouted."

Usage Examples

"Don't you love me any more?" she pouted.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To push out one's lips.
  2. 2.To thrust itself outward; to be prominent.
  3. 3.To be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk.
  4. 4.To say while pouting.
  5. 5.To shoot poults.

noun

  1. 1.An expression or motion that pouts; a pout.
  2. 2.A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.

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