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Pout Meaning for Kids

What Does Pout Mean?

Verb

  • To push out your lips because you are unhappy or want attention.

Noun

  • A sad or sulky expression on your face, usually with lips pushed out.
  • A way of showing you are upset without using words.

Pout — Full Explanation

Pouting is when you make your lips stick out because you are upset or disappointed. It's like making a sad face.

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Related Words

sulk grumpy frown

Pout Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पाउट

pout

बुरा मुंह बनाना

bura munh banana

गुस्सा होना

gussa hona

kannada
ಪೌಟ್ (pout) in ಕನ್ನಡ

paut

ಕೋನ (kona) in ಕನ್ನಡ

kona

bengali
পাউট (paut)

paut

মুখ বাঁকা (mukh banka)

mukh banka

মুখ কুঁচকানো (mukh kuchkano)

mukh kuchkano

spanish
puchero en español

poo-che-ro

mueca en español

mwe-ka

Pout in Sentences

  • If you pout, it shows you are upset.
  • She pouted when her friend took her toy.
  • He tried not to pout when he lost the game.
  • Pouting can make your lips look funny.
  • When I pout, my mom asks me what's wrong.

💬 Pout Chat: Listen In!

Diwali Celebration

Rahulgulab jamun with you, Avani!": "I don't want to share my

Avani: "But Rahul, we always share our sweets on Diwali."

Rahul: "I'm going to pout until you give me all the sparklers to myself."

Avani: "Rahul, why are you pouting? It's not fair to take all the sparklers."

Rahul: "I was looking forward to lighting them all by myself, but now I feel bad for being mean."

Avani: "Let's share the sparklers and the gulab jamun, and we can light them together."

Rahul: "Okay, I'll stop pouting and we can have fun together – that sounds like a better Diwali celebration!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Pout

What does 'pout' mean?
To pout means to push out your lips and look sad or angry. It's like making a funny face when you don't get what you want.
How do you pronounce 'pout'?
You say 'pout' like this: 'p-out'. It rhymes with 'shout'.
What is the origin of the word 'pout'?
The word 'pout' comes from an old French word 'pouter', which means to push out the lips.
What is the meaning of 'pout' in Kannada?
The word 'pout' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಪ' (Kōpa).

Facts & Quotes About Pout

Fact: A pout is when you push your lips out, often when you're feeling sad or upset. It's a way to show your feelings without using words!
Proverb: A frown is just a smile turned upside down. (This means that we can change our feelings by changing our expressions.)
Quote: "Smile, it’s free therapy." - Douglas Horton