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petulant

Main Entry:: pet·u·lant
Pronunciation:: \-lənt\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Latin or Middle French; Middle French, from Latin petulant-, petulans; akin to Latin petere to go to, attack, seek — more at feather
Date:: 1598

1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior 2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish

— pet·u·lant·ly adverb

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