1
: any of several breeds of domestic pigeons characterized by erect carriage and an inflatable crop
2
: one that pouts
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Once unmasked, pouters may be willing to re-engage or at least back off.
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Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2017
So, how does an aggressive pouter differ from a passive one?
—Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2017
School’s officially in session for Prince George, helicopter aficionado, precious pouter, and oh, yes, heir to the British throne.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2017
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Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2017
So, how does an aggressive pouter differ from a passive one?
—Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2017
School’s officially in session for Prince George, helicopter aficionado, precious pouter, and oh, yes, heir to the British throne.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2017
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“Pouter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouter. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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