pout
word
Definition
To push out your lips, often to show that you are annoyed, upset, or trying to look cute.
Usage & Nuances
'Pout' is usually informal and common with children or playful adults. It can describe real annoyance or be playful/flirtatious ('pout for the camera'). Collocates: 'pout her lips', 'give a pout'. Don't confuse with 'pout' (fish), which is rare.
Spanish: hacer puchero - poner mala caraPortuguese (BR): fazer beicinho - fazer bicoPortuguese (PT): fazer beicinho - amuarChinese (Simplified): 嘟嘴 - 撅嘴Chinese (Traditional): 嘟嘴 - 撅嘴Hindi: मुँह फुलाना - होठ सिकोड़नाArabic: يعبس - يقطب شفتيهBengali: ঠোঁট ফোলানো - ঠোঁট বাঁকানোRussian: надуть губы - дутьсяJapanese: ふくれる - 口をとがらせるVietnamese: bĩu môiKorean: 입을 내밀다Turkish: dudak bükmekUrdu: منہ بسورناIndonesian: cemberut - manyun
Example Sentences
The child began to pout when he didn't get a cookie.
basic
She likes to pout in selfies to look cute.
basic
Don't pout; things will get better soon.
basic
"Why do you pout every time I say no?"
natural
He gave a dramatic pout when they canceled the game.
natural
She tried to pout, but ended up laughing instead.
natural