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sulky
01
ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk
Disapproving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
sulkiest
Comparative
sulkier
gradable
Examples
He gave a sulky reply and crossed his arms.
02
depressingly dark
03
moving slowly
Sulky
01
a lightweight, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, typically used for one person, often in horse racing
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
sulkies
What is a "sulky"?
A sulky is a small, lightweight, two-wheeled cart used for racing or light transportation, typically pulled by a single horse. It has a simple, minimalistic design with a low frame and usually features one seat for the driver. Sulkies are most commonly associated with harness racing, where a driver rides in the cart while the horse pulls it at high speeds around a track. The design allows for quick movement and agility, making it ideal for racing events.
Examples
The jockey climbed into the sulky for the harness race.
Lexical Tree
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sulkiness
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