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obstreperous - Word of the Day - Mon Sep 25, 2023

Myr

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obstreperous - (adj) - noisy or unruly, especially in resisting

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Kindergarterners because obstreperous without naps especially when being told  it is time for said nap.

 

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It seems like an awfully big word to say a disorderly or rambunctious child. 

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From the Latin obstrepere - 'ob' meaning against and 'strepere' meaning make a noise.  

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1 hour ago, Bill W said:

It seems like an awfully big word to say a disorderly or rambunctious child. 

And rambunctious is small? lol

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