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sulk

/sʌlk/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does sulk mean?

verb, noun

To sulk is to behave sullenly or sullenly, often in a sulky manner. A sulk is a period of sulky behavior, often resulting from a perceived injustice or unmet expectation.

Example

"After being left out of the party, she went into a sulk and refused to speak to anyone."

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