sulker
|sulk-er|
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/ˈsʌlkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsʌlkə/
(sulk)
silent displeasure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulker' originates from the English word 'sulk', which is derived from the Middle English word 'sulke', meaning 'to be sullen'.
Historical Evolution
'sulke' transformed into the modern English word 'sulk', and eventually 'sulker' was formed to describe a person who sulks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be sullen', but over time it evolved to describe a person who habitually sulks.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who sulks or is habitually sullen.
He's such a sulker, always pouting when things don't go his way.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41