obstreperous

 
Pronunciation: /əbˈstrɛp(ə)rəs/

adjective

  • noisy and difficult to control: the boy is cocky and obstreperous

Derivatives

obstreperously

adverb

obstreperousness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'clamorous, vociferous'): from Latin obstreperus (from obstrepere, from ob- 'against' + strepere 'make a noise') + -ous