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Petulanty

Part of Speech: Adjective

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Definition: Easily irritated or annoyed; displaying impatience or ill-temper

Example Sentence: Jenny's petulanty reply to her friend's cancellation of their plans showed her frustration.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

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Definition: In a petulant or irritable manner; with impatience or ill-temper

Example Sentence: The child stomped petulanty into his room after being scolded by his parents.

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Part of Speech: Noun

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Definition: A state or display of petulance; a behavior characterized by irritability or ill-temper

Example Sentence: The actress threw a petulanty, demanding tantrum when her demands were not met.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local Usage)

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Definition: A term used in the local dialect to describe someone who is stubborn or obstinate

Example Sentence: In the small rural town, being petulanty was seen as a virtue rather than a flaw.

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Definition: In the local context, petulanty is used to refer to something that is annoying or bothersome

Example Sentence: The loud construction noises were petulanty disrupting the residents' peaceful environment.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Popular Usage)

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Definition: A trendy term often used informally to describe someone who is sulky or stubborn

Example Sentence: Emma was feeling petulanty after her favorite team lost the match.

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Definition: In popular culture, petulanty can refer to behavior characterized by childish or immature outbursts

Example Sentence: The celebrity's petulanty actions during the interview made headlines and garnered negative attention.

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