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obstreperous

adjective

Boisterously and noisily aggressive

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
O
Ends with
S
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
16

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Boisterously and noisily aggressive

    “Kept up an obstreperous clamor”

adjective

  1. Noisily and stubbornly defiant

    “Obstreperous boys”

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Example Sentences

Kept up an obstreperous clamor
Obstreperous boys

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