Word of the Day - sulky

sulky

/ˈsʌlki/
adjective
1 Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.
1.1 Expressing or suggesting gloom and bad temper.
noun
A light two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person, used chiefly in trotting races.

Origin
Mid 18th century: perhaps from obsolete sulke ‘hard to dispose of’, of unknown origin.

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I get sulky when ODO repeats words since it requires some thought to produce a new entry for this playful pastime. Still, I will admit, I prefer the sillage of silage to that of a crowded office building elevator at 5:05PM.