Definition Definition

obstreperous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'obstreperous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Obstreperous [ a.]
- Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; clamorous; noisy; vociferous.

Meaning of 'obstreperous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . obstreperous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- boisterously and noisily aggressive
Example in sentence:
  • kept up an obstreperous clamor
Meaning (2):
- noisily and stubbornly defiant
Example in sentence:
  • obstreperous boys