an ill-mannered child who refuses to say "please" or "thank you"
Recent Examples on the WebThe film presents the France of the Revolution and the Empire as an unfortunate episode of a country in the hands of a people of bloodthirsty and ill-mannered scoundrels.—Zenger News, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 King can be spoiled, delusional and ill-mannered, but his parents can also have made a misstep by attempting to publicly embarrass their son.—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
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