sulk meaning

UK /sʌlk/ US /sʌlk/ 1 syllable

sulk (noun): a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal.

sulk has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

sulk as a noun

  1. a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
    • stayed home in a sulk

    Synonyms: sulkiness

    Type of: temper

    Related forms: sulky

sulk as a verb

  1. be in a huff and display one's displeasure
    • She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted

    Synonyms: pout, brood

    Kinds: grizzle

How to pronounce sulk

sulk is pronounced /sʌlk/ in British English and /sʌlk/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with sulk

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in LK · 4-letter words

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