Pouting
[paʊtɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pout
(n.) Childish sullenness.
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Examples
- Because, you know, John,' pursued Bella, pouting a little more, 'though he did rather admire me once, it was not my fault. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She was almost pouting: it did seem to her very hard in Dodo to go away from the baby when she might stay. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- But Will was looking as stubborn as possible, with his lip pouting and his fingers in his side-pockets. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- You've been gone a fortnight beyond the time, said the lady, pouting. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- She still stood pouting and frowning at me, but presently put down her egg-cup and turned softly towards the bed where Ada lay. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But YOU once depreciated ME, sir,' thought Bella, pouting, 'and I hope you may be satisfied with the consequences you brought upon your head! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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