Obstreperous

uhb-STRIP-er-uhs (/əbˈstrɛpərəs/)

noisy and difficult to control.

“Who would have thought that this cumbersome, obstreperous garden tool was originally invented for childbirth?”

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self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

unable to think clearly; confused.

a downward or declining movement; a fall.

relating to or involving theft; inclined to steal.

a descriptive term or phrase, especially one used as a euphemism or to abuse or criticize.

giving life or energy to; enlivening.