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Definition of Obstreperous

Obstreperous
Obstreperous Ob*strep"er*ous, a. [L. obstreperus, from obstrepere to make a noise at; ob (see Ob-) + strepere to make a noise.] Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; clamorous; noisy; vociferous. ``The obstreperous city.' --Wordsworth. ``Obstreperous approbation.' --Addison. Beating the air with their obstreperous beaks. --B. Jonson. -- Ob*strep"er*ous*ly, adv. -- Ob*strep"er*ous*ness, n.

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