pouter

[ pou-ter ]

noun

1. a person who pouts. pout.
2. one of a breed of long-legged domestic pigeons, characterized by the habit of puffing out the distensible crop.

pouter

/ ˈpaʊtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that pouts
2. a breed of domestic pigeon with a large crop capable of being greatly puffed out

Word History and Origins

Origin of pouter¹

First recorded in 1715–25; pout ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If he is the playmaker and not the pouter, the Browns have a prize.

From Seattle Times

My newest employee has turned out to be a pouter who stops speaking for days at a time.

From Seattle Times

He always marched about with his chest stuck out like a pouter pigeon, and he called out “On the word One—” on every possible occasion.

From Literature

The company combined genes from two species of salmon with a pouter eel to produce a fish it says it can bring to market twice as fast as conventional salmon.

From The Guardian

He favored the fanciest breeds — pouters, carriers, barbs, fantails, short-faced tumblers and many more.

From New York Times