SULK

sulk, sulkiness

(noun) a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; “stayed home in a sulk”

sulk, pout, brood

(verb) be in a huff and display one’s displeasure; “She is pouting because she didn’t get what she wanted”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

sulk (plural sulks)

A state of sulking.

Verb

sulk (third-person singular simple present sulks, present participle sulking, simple past and past participle sulked)

(intransitive) to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with skulk.

Synonyms

• mope

Etymology 2

Noun

sulk (plural sulks)

A furrow.

Anagrams

• Lusk, lusk

Source: Wiktionary


Sulk, n. Etym: [L. sulcus.]

Definition: A furrow. [Obs.]

Sulk, v. i. Etym: [See Sulkiness.]

Definition: To be silently sullen; to be morose or obstinate. T. Hook.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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