pouter

/ˈpaʊdər/
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Other forms: pouters

Definitions of pouter
  1. noun
    someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
    synonyms: gloomy Gus, picklepuss, sourpuss
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    type of:
    persona non grata, unwelcome person
    a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
  2. noun
    one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out
    synonyms: pouter pigeon
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    type of:
    pigeon
    wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
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