virago — a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪˈreɪɡoʊ/
Korean meaning: 지배적이고 폭력적이거나 성격이 나쁜 여성, 악처
Korean pronunciation: 비**레이**고
Example Sentences
- The neighborhood children avoided Mrs. Peterson's house, fearing the virago who lived there.
- He thought he was marrying a sweet angel, but she turned into a virago after the honeymoon.
- The virago's sharp tongue could silence even the bravest men in the room.
virago
NOUN//vɪˈreɪɡoʊ//
a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman

a red-faced woman in chef's attire points aggressively at trembling kitchen staff while shouting commands. She slams her fist on the metal counter, causing pots and utensils to rattle and jump. The kitchen workers around her duck their heads and step backward in fear. One cook drops a ladle while another shields himself with a cutting board. The sous chef tries to calm the situation but keeps his distance from the furious woman. Other staff members peek around corners with worried expressions on their faces. a domineering, violent, and bad-tempered woman terrorizing her workplace
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Origin
From Latin 'virago' meaning 'man-like woman' or 'female warrior,' originally a neutral or positive term for a brave woman. Derived from 'vir' (man), but evolved over time to carry negative connotations of a quarrelsome woman.
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“The neighborhood children avoided Mrs. Peterson's house, fearing the virago who lived there.”
“He thought he was marrying a sweet angel, but she turned into a virago after the honeymoon.”
“The virago's sharp tongue could silence even the bravest men in the room.”
“Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth is often considered literature's most famous virago.”
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