sulky
UK: ˈsʌlki | US: ˈsʌlki
adj. 1. silent and bad-tempered due to resentment or disappointment.
n. 2. a light two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person, used in trotting races.
The word "sulky" originates from the verb "sulk," which emerged in the late 18th century, meaning to be silently resentful or morose. The suffix "-y" is added to form an adjective, describing someone prone to sulking. The noun sense (a light carriage) derives from the idea of a single-seat vehicle, possibly evoking the solitary nature of a sulky person.
After losing the game, he sat in a sulky silence.
She gave him a sulky glare when he interrupted her.
The child crossed his arms and remained sulky for hours.
The jockey raced in a sleek sulky pulled by a trotting horse.
His sulky attitude made the meeting uncomfortable.