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Definition of Pouter
1. Noun. Someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression.
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: Persona Non Grata, Unwelcome Person
Derivative terms: Pout, Pout
2. Noun. One of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out.
Definition of Pouter
1. n. One who, or that which, pouts.
Definition of Pouter
1. Noun. A person who habitually pouts; a sourpuss ¹
2. Noun. A breed of pigeon that inflates its crop ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pouter
1. one that pouts [n -S] - See also: pouts
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pouter
Literary usage of Pouter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Minutes of Proceedings of the Courts of Inquiry and Court Martial, in by David Porter (1825)
""D. pouter. " It was the intention of the Department, in ordering Captain Warrington
to tfie West Indies, to relieve you from the command, oí the squadron ..."
2. Calendar of Virginia State Papers and Other Manuscripts: ... Preserved in by Virginia, William Pitt Palmer, Sherwin McRae, Raleigh Edward Colston, Henry W. Flournoy (1892)
"I am, Ac. M. pouter (BG IT. SA) TO THE GOVERNOR. July In, I had the honor of
receiving your letter of the — instant a few clays Norfolk np0) ..."
3. Rural Affairs by John Jacob Thomas (1875)
"The Homing bird darts off rapidly ; the pouter forcibly smites his wings ; the
Roller ascends to a great height in the air, and then turns from side so side ..."
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