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obstreperous

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obstreperous


Main Entry:
ob·strep·er·ous Listen to the pronunciation of obstreperous
Pronunciation:
\əb-ˈstre-p(ə-)rəs, äb-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin obstreperus, from obstrepere to clamor against, from ob- against + strepere to make a noise
Date:
circa 1600
1 : marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous <obstreperous merriment> 2 : stubbornly resistant to control : unruly
synonyms see vociferous
ob·strep·er·ous·ly adverb
ob·strep·er·ous·ness noun


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