Main Entry: ¹sulky

Pronunciation: \ˈsəl-kē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): sulk·i·er; sulk·i·est

Etymology: probably alteration of obsolete sulke sluggish

Date: 1744

1 a : sulking or given to spells of sulking b : relating to or indicating a sulk <a sulky expression>
2 [²sulky] : having wheels and usually a seat for the driver <a sulky plow>

synonyms see sullen

— sulk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— sulk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun