as in pouts
a state of resentful silence or irritability
don't bother him; he's still in a snit after this morning's reprimand
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So how, exactly, did these polka-dot pouts make their way onto the mood board?
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Soto’s Marie pouts and squeals with abandon.
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Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.
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Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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“Snit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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