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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
BSTREPEROU
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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