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sulk

[suhlk] / sʌlk /


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Kane said Bayern had "no time to sulk" and "would not let the defeat define our season".

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Fin Gough and Sioned Cray, from Nantgaredig in Carmarthenshire, had to explain the definition of the word poody, meaning to sulk.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Nine months later, after the New Year's Eve party where Joel messes up again by trying to defend Ellie, he excuses himself to sulk with Ellie’s guitar on his porch.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

The youngsters sulk, stomp and scamper, pull pranks and horse around.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Beneath the sulk was a spark of hope.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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