Associations to the word «Pouter»

Wiktionary

POUTER, noun. A person who habitually pouts; a sourpuss
POUTER, noun. A breed of pigeon that inflates its crop

Dictionary definition

POUTER, noun. Someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression.
POUTER, noun. One of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out.

Wise words

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