petulance

noun pet·u·lance \ˈpe-chə-lən(t)s\

Definition of PETULANCE

: the quality or state of being petulant : peevishness

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Synonyms: biliousness, choler, crankiness, crossness, crotchetiness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, peevishness, perverseness, perversity, pettishness, testiness, waspishness

PETULANCE Defined for Kids

noun pet·u·lance \ˈpe-chə-ləns\

: an irritable temper

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