Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obstropulous
Adjective
/ɒbˈstrɒp.jʊ.ləs/
Definition
Obstropulous describes a person who is noisy, unruly, or difficult to handle, often making a lot of commotion.
Examples
- The obstropulous crowd at the concert made it hard for the band to hear themselves play.
- His obstropulous behavior in the library earned him a stern warning from the librarian.
- Despite his talents, his obstropulous nature often got him into trouble with authority figures.
Meaning
The term is often used to depict someone who is particularly boisterous or who makes their opinions known in a loud and disruptive manner.
Synonyms
- noisy
- boisterous
- rowdy
- unruly
- disruptive