POUT

I. verb Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression, sulk , protrude , transitive verb to cause to protrude , II. noun Date: 1591 a protrusion of the lips expressive of displeasure, a fit of pique, III. noun (plural ~ or ~s) Etymology: probably from Middle English *~e, a fish with a large head, from Old English -pūte; akin to Middle English ~en to ~ Date: 1591 any of several large-headed fishes (as a bullhead or eel~)