also: ふくれっつら
noun
sulky look; pout; sullen face
Describes a displeased, sulky expression, often with cheeks puffed out. The variant ふくれっ面 is very common.
See also: ふくれっ面
弟はおもちゃを取られて、ふくれ面をした。
My little brother pouted when his toy was taken away.
彼女はふくれ面で部屋を出ていった。
She left the room with a sulky look on her face.
Rarely used kanji form with 脹 (expand/swell).
Common variant with geminate っ; often used interchangeably.
Compound of ふくれ (continuative form of ふくれる 'to swell, to pout') + 面 (つら 'face'). The variant ふくれっ面 inserts a geminate っ for emphasis.