Meaning & use
obstreperous
Noisy, unruly, and difficult to control, especially in resisting authority or discipline.
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The obstreperous toddler screamed and kicked when his parents refused to buy him candy.
Security escorted the obstreperous fan out of the stadium after he shoved another spectator.
A note on using this word
Obstreperous often describes loud, defiant behavior toward rules or authority, stronger than simply noisy or rowdy.
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