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truculent (adjective), more truculent, most truculent
1. A reference to being savage, ferocious, malevolent, or threatening: The truculent customer glared at the salesman when he told her how much the winter coat would cost.
2. Relating to being easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue: Marie's truculent son wanted to finish watching a movie and so he was very upset when she told him it was time for him to turn off the TV and go to bed, NOW!
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2. Relating to being easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue: Marie's truculent son wanted to finish watching a movie and so he was very upset when she told him it was time for him to turn off the TV and go to bed, NOW!
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Relating to pugnacious, hostile, cruel, savage, or harsh behavior. (2)
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