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