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OBSTREPEROUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Obstreperous.

How to pronounce obstreperous:

US

Obstreperous - as an adjective satellite

Noisily and stubbornly defiant

Example: "Obstreperous boys"

Boisterously and noisily aggressive

Example: "Kept up an obstreperous clamor"

Obstreperous - as an adjective

Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.

Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control, whether in a noisy manner or not.

Example Sentences

"The obstreperous crowd continued to chant and jeer."
"The teacher had a difficult time controlling the obstreperous students."
"The obstreperous child threw a tantrum in the grocery store."
"Despite warnings, the obstreperous partygoers refused to lower the volume."
"He became obstreperous after consuming too much alcohol."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSTREPEROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obstreperous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSTREPEROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is OBSTREPEROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obstreperous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSTREPEROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OBSTREPEROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obstreperous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSTREPEROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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