Hissy and Sulk

Hissy

Hissy noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late
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Sulk and hissy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sulk" instead a noun "Hissy".

Sulk

Sulk noun - A state of resentful silence or irritability.

Hissy and sulk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hissy" instead a noun "Sulk".

Nearby Words: sulky, sulking, sulked, sulkily
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