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sulk

nounmasculine/ɐˈʁufu/low

ar·ru·fo

Definition

The act or state of sulking; a temporary fit of bad temper, a pout, especially in a personal relationship.
She had a sulk because she didn't agree with the decision.
After the sulk, they didn't speak for hours.
Common collocations
to have a sulkto be in a sulka childish sulka temporary sulk

Etymology

De origem expressiva, possivelmente onomatopeica.

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