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Meaning of petulant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

petulant

Pronunciation:/ˈpɛtjələnt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Childishly irritable

    Example: Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.

  2. Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/petulant

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