adjective, nounpl: sulkies (noun)
emburrado, carrancudo, mal-humorado
1. (adjective) Bad-tempered and unwilling to talk or engage with others; moody
He gave a sulky response when asked about his performance.
Ele deu uma resposta emburrada quando perguntaram sobre seu desempenho.
2. (adjective) Characterized by or showing a moody silence
She wore a sulky expression throughout the dinner.
Ela manteve uma expressão carrancuda durante toda a janta.
3. (noun) A light two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a horse, typically used in racing
The jockey rode in a sulky during the harness racing event.
O jóquei corria em um sulky durante a corrida de tração.
In both American and Brazilian English, sulky describes a common emotional state, particularly in adolescents and during interpersonal conflicts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'emburrado' is the most colloquial and widely recognized equivalent, often used affectionately or humorously to describe someone being moody or pouting. The noun meaning (a racing vehicle) is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is primarily seen in sports contexts.
NYC Slang
moody, in a funk, in a huff
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