Definitions for sulk

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Spelling: [suhlk]
IPA: /sʌlk/

Sulk is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 19 anagrams from letters in sulk (klsu).

Definitions for sulk

noun

  1. a state or fit of sulking.
  2. sulks, ill-humor shown by sulking:
  3. Also, sulker. a person who sulks.

verb (used without object)

  1. to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood:

Origin of sulk

First recorded in 1775-85; back formation from sulky

Examples for sulk

He did not sulk in his tent, however, but pursued his work with unabated zeal.

Some will go off and sulk, and their followers will stay home on Election Day.

Every interaction with her was fraught lest she would throw a sulk or sink into a pout.

I hope I did not do anything so boyish as to sulk there, but of that I am not sure.

Sometimes, however, the case is worse, and Evu tries to sulk.

I ain't hired him to loaf 'round all day with Ruby and to sulk when she's gone.

No, but I will not encourage your whims; you chose to sulk, it was no fault of mine.

If the Supreme Court overturns the health-care law, Democrats will be tempted to sulk and feel sorry for themselves.

When I got home Rose came by herself to attend on me, but she continued to sulk.

The cop swiftly rebukes Bieber, who then goes off to cross his arms and sulk petulantly in a corner.

Word Value for sulk
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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