adj.
Pronunciation: ' s ə l-k ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: sulk · i · er ; -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 [ 2 sulky ] : having wheels and usually a seat for the driver <a sulky plow>
synonyms see SULLEN
– sulk · i · ly \ -k ə -l ē \ adverb
– sulk · i · ness \ -k ē -n ə s \ noun