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sulkiest Definition


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sulky
adj
    sulkier, sulkiest
    1. Inclined to moodiness, especially when taking the form of grumpy silence, resentful unsociablility, etc.
      Thesaurus: grumpy, surly, cross, morose, irritable, sullen, despondent, petulant, peevish, churlish; Antonym: cheerful.
noun
    sulkies
    1. A light two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person.
Derivative: sulkily
adverb
    Derivative: sulkiness
    noun
      Etymology: 18c: probably from Anglo-Saxon aseolcan to slack or be slow.



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