HyperDic: pouter

English > 2 senses of the word pouter:
NOUNperson pouter, sourpuss, picklepuss, gloomy Gussomeone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
animalpouter, pouter pigeonone of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out
pouter > pronunciation
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English > pouter: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression.
Synonymssourpuss, picklepuss, gloomy Gus
Broaderunwelcome person, persona non grataA person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Verbspoutmake a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip
poutbe in a huff and display one's displeasure
English > pouter: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningOne of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out.
Synonympouter pigeon
Broaderpigeonwild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

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