Deep Question of the Day
Do “pout” and “sulk” mean the same thing to you? Do you use them interchangeably, or are they different enough that each has it’s own time for use?
Long story/inside joke, so just play along for now…and give the right answer. 
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Apr 17th, 2007 at 09:23:26
I don’t think they do. When someone pouts, I usually associate that with being upset/sad. When someone sulks, I think of that as upset+slighly angry or bitter.
Apr 17th, 2007 at 12:13:27
Yeah. I would define sulk (in modern vernacular at least) as “feeling sorry for yourself.” Pout, I think, is closer to “a display of silent dissatisfaction performed for an audience.”
Apr 20th, 2007 at 21:54:37
thank you, miriam webster… i mean, james. i think they are the same.
Apr 20th, 2007 at 22:06:10