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What is the definition of obstreperous?

Obstreperous means noisily and stubbornly defiant; unruly.

Here's a breakdown:

* Noisily: Loud and making a lot of sound.

* Stubbornly defiant: Resistant to control and unwilling to obey.

* Unruly: Difficult to control or manage.

In simpler terms: Think of someone who is loud, boisterous, and refuses to listen or behave.

Examples:

* "The children were so obstreperous that the teacher had to send them to the principal's office."

* "The crowd became obstreperous when their team lost the game."

* "The obstreperous dog barked and howled all night."

Synonyms: Rowdy, boisterous, unruly, defiant, rebellious.

Antonyms: Quiet, docile, obedient, submissive.

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