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Word: Petulancy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin petulantia impudence, rudeness from petulant-, petulāns + -ia; compare -ancy
Definition:
Childish impatience or sulkiness; irritability, tetchiness.
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