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pouty

adjective \ˈpau̇-tē\

pout·i·erpout·i·est

Definition of POUTY

: sulky 1

: expressive of displeasure

First Known Use of POUTY

1799

Related to POUTY

Synonyms: glum, mopey, pouting, sulky, sullen, surly

Rhymes with POUTY

doughty, droughty, gouty, trouty

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