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obstreperous (iou) and farming (as used in expressions) (sh)


obstreperous (iou)



obstreperous adjective. E16.
[from Latin obstreperus, from obstrepere make a noise against: see -OUS.]
Noisy; vociferous; characterized by clamorous opposition. E16.
National Observer (US) He can appeal not only to the party main stream but to its obstreperous minority.
Turbulent, unruly; noisily resisting control, advice, etc. M16.
A. May Much of her own childhood had been lost to..amusing obstreperous toddlers.
obstreperously adverb E17.
obstreperousness noun M17.

farming (as used in expressions) (sh)