truculent (**트**럭큘런트) — eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrʌkjələnt/
Korean meaning: 공격적인, 호전적인, 반항적인
Korean pronunciation: **트**럭큘런트
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes truculent whenever I try to give him a bath.
- The truculent teenager refused to apologize for breaking the window.
- His truculent remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
truculent
ADJECTIVE//ˈtrʌkjələnt//
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
The truculent student aggressively confronts classmates in the cafeteria
The truculent chef hurls succulent fruits in rage!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin truculentus, derived from trux meaning 'fierce' or 'savage.' Ancient Romans used this word to describe the aggressive nature of wild beasts.
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes truculent whenever I try to give him a bath.”
“The truculent teenager refused to apologize for breaking the window.”
“His truculent remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The truculent driver honked aggressively at every car that passed him.”
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