PETULANT


Meaning of PETULANT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -lənt ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.