Looking for the meaning of the word SULKY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SULKY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sulky
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 18th century: perhaps from obsolete sulke ‘hard to dispose of’, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌlki
Dialects: British English
Definition:
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful
Short Definition:morose, bad-tempered, and resentful
Examples:- disappointment was making her sulky
Word: Sulky
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌlki
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a light two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person, used chiefly in trotting races.
Short Definition:two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person
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