Meaning & use
Pouted
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Pushed out the lips in an expression of sulkiness, displeasure, or mock displeasure.
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The toddler pouted after being told it was bedtime.
She pouted playfully when her friend teased her about losing the game.
A note on using this word
Can describe genuine sulking or a deliberately exaggerated, flirtatious expression, depending on tone and context.
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