Word of the Day-obstreperous

Obstreperous (Adj.)

Pronunciation: [ahb-'stre-pê-rês]
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Definition: Uncontrollably loud hence unruly, uncontrollable. Also boisterously defiant.

Suggested Usage: Impress your buddies at the poker game by substituting this expressive adjective for clichés like 'raise hell', 'raise Cain': If you guys get any more obstreperous, you'll have to leave. I wonder why the bartender seldom says things like: If things get any more obstreperous, I'll have to bring out me baseball bat? Wouldn't it add to the local pub's atmosphere?

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