Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Bradley (?1688–1732), botanist and writer. From pout + -ish. With use in quot. 1725 compare pouter, pouting horseman.
Definition of poutish in US English:
poutish
adjectiveˈpaʊtɪʃ
rare
Somewhat pouting.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Bradley (?1688–1732), botanist and writer. From pout + -ish. With use in quot. 1725 compare pouter, pouting horseman.