pouter
/'pautə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A breed of pigeon: A type of domestic pigeon characterized by its ability to inflate its crop and esophagus, causing its breast to puff out prominently.
- A person with a sullen expression: Someone who habitually shows a gloomy, sulky, or petulant expression, often by thrusting out the lips.
Examples
- Noun (Pigeon):
- The fancier proudly displayed his prize-winning pouter at the bird show.
- Pouters are easily recognized by their inflated chests and upright posture.
- Noun (Person):
- Don't be such a pouter just because you didn't get your way.
- After the argument, he sat in the corner like a sullen pouter.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: The term can be used as a modifier before another noun.
- He had a characteristic pouter lip whenever he was disappointed.
Variants and Related Words
- Pout (verb/noun): The action from which "pouter" is derived. To push out one's lips to show annoyance or sullenness.
- She gave a little pout when she heard the news.
- Pouty (adjective): Describing someone or something that pouts or looks like a pout.
- The child had a pouty expression.
Synonyms
- Sulker: A person who sulks.
- Grouch: A habitually grumpy or complaining person.
- Fancier pigeon: A general term for a person who breeds or is interested in special varieties of pigeons.
Noun
- one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out
- someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression