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Sulky

//ˈsʌlki// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
silent and withdrawn after being upset derogatory, often
"the sulky child"

Adjective

1
depressingly dark wordnet
2
slow or slothful wordnet
3
sullen or moody wordnet

Proper Noun

1
A town in the City of Ballarat and the Shire of Hepburn, central western Victoria, Australia.

Noun

1
A light, two-wheeled, horse-drawn cart used in harness racing.
2
a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse wordnet
3
Any carriage seating only the driver.

Etymology

Etymology 1

See sulk. The vehicle is so called as it obliges the rider to be alone, as though sulking.

Etymology 2

See sulk. The vehicle is so called as it obliges the rider to be alone, as though sulking.

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