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petulant

The correct spelling is petulant.

How to pronounce petulant

adjective

IPA: /ˈpɛtjələnt/

Say it like: Pet-ula-nt

The correct spelling is petulant. Childishly irritable For example: "Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Childishly irritable
  2. 2.Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

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