Pugnacious
adjective
Eager to argue or fight
“The pugnacious cadet had been in four disputes before the first term was even half over.”
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What does pugnacious mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotPeacefully cooperative
- NotDeeply reserved
- NotQuietly competitive
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