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单词 rantankerous
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Definition of rantankerous in English:

rantankerous

adjective ranˈtaŋk(ə)rəs
Southern, US, Regional informal, rare
  • Ill-tempered, quarrelsome, ‘ornery’; = "cantankerous".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Kirke Paulding (1778–1860). Alteration of cantankerous, probably after either rancorous or rant.

Definition of rantankerous in US English:

rantankerous

adjectiveranˈtaŋk(ə)rəs
Southern, US, Regional informal, rare
  • Ill-tempered, quarrelsome, ‘ornery’; = "cantankerous".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Kirke Paulding (1778–1860). Alteration of cantankerous, probably after either rancorous or rant.

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