obstreperously
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Variant of obstreperous
obstreperous
definition
ob·strep·er·ous (əb strep′ər əs, äb-)
adjective
noisy, boisterous, or unruly, esp. in resisting or opposing
Etymology: L obstreperus < obstrepere, to roar at < ob- (see ob-) + strepere, to roar < IE base *(s)trep-, to make a loud noise > OE thræft, strife
Related Forms:
- obstreperously ob·strep′·er·ously adverb
- obstreperousness ob·strep′·er·ous·ness noun
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