HyperDic: obstreperous

English > 2 senses of the word obstreperous:
ADJECTIVEallobstreperousnoisily and stubbornly defiant
allobstreperousboisterously and noisily aggressive
obstreperous > pronunciation
Soundsahbstreh'perahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > obstreperous: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnoisily and stubbornly defiant.
Example"obstreperous boys"
Broaderdefiant, noncompliantboldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Spanishbullicioso, escandaloso, estrepitoso
Nounsobstreperousnessnoisy defiance
Adverbsobstreperouslyin manner that attracts attention
English > obstreperous: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningboisterously and noisily aggressive.
Example"kept up an obstreperous clamor"
BroaderaggressiveHaving or showing determination and energetic / energetic pursuit of your ends
Spanishbullicioso, escandaloso
Nounsobstreperousnessnoisy defiance

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