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sulky

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

Listen to the pronunciation of sulkily

\-kə-lē\ adverb

— sulk·i·ness

Listen to the pronunciation of sulkiness

\-kē-nəs\ noun

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