Obstreperous Mnemonic

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obstreperous

obstreperous

/ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/

clamorous
noisy
vociferous
unruly

Examples

noisily and stubbornly defiant

adjective

boisterously and noisily aggressive

adjective
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An obstetrician who was perspiring profusely helped delivering a baby and the baby made a loud noise.

"Obst + T-rex + Purr Us. A noisy T-rex won't let us sleep, always roaring fiercely."

"Obst + Reck + Purse. A stubborn wreck with a purse yelling loudly."

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