termagant

UK
/ˈtɜːməɡənt/
US
/ˈtɜrməɡənt/

Translations

termagantnoun
termagants
pl
UK
/ˈtɜː.mə.ɡənt/
US
/ˈtɝː.mə.ɡənt/
сварливая женщина
The neighbors often heard the termagant yelling at her husband.
Соседи часто слышали, как сварливая женщина кричала на своего мужа.
Synonyms
termagant woman
termagantadjective
more termagant
Comp.
most termagant
Super.
UK
/ˈtɜːməɡənt/
US
/ˈtɜrməɡənt/
She was known for her termagant behavior at the office.
Она была известна своим сварливым поведением в офисе.
His termagant attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.
Его вздорное отношение затрудняло работу с ним для других.

Definitions

termagantnoun
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
The character in the play was portrayed as a termagant, constantly berating those around her.
An overbearing or quarrelsome person, especially one who rants or bullies (dated).
He acted the complete termagant, shouting down anyone who dared oppose him.
termagantadjective
A termagant person is someone who is harsh-tempered and overbearing.
The termagant manager was known for her frequent outbursts and demanding nature.