General
sull up
What does sull up mean?
To go quiet and sulky after not getting one's way; to clam up in a huff.
"Don't sull up on me just 'cause you lost the game."
Origin
Southern/Appalachian verb with Scots-Irish roots; related to "sullen."
Frequently asked questions
What does sull up mean?
To pout, sulk, or withdraw into stubborn silence, usually after not getting one's way.
Where is sull up used?
It's a Southern and Appalachian expression with Scots-Irish roots.
How do you use sull up in a sentence?
Use it for someone going quiet in a huff, as in "He'll sull up if you correct him."
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