stroppy

Meanings

• adjective

  Used to describe a person who is obstinate and uncooperative, often throwing tantrums or displaying petulant behavior.

  - "Despite her stroppy behavior, her boss was impressed with her determination."
  - "Why do you find it so difficult to deal with your stroppy sibling?"

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stroppy
doppy , sloppy , poppy , moppy

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Variants

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stroppy

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Etymology

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The word 'stroppy' is believed to have originated from the Scottish word 'strop', meaning 'tantrum' or 'mood'. It may also be related to the Italian word 'stroppo', meaning 'frayed' or 'worn out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stroppy' is not commonly used in formal or professional settings and is more commonly found in informal language.

2. The word 'stroppy' is often used to describe children or teenagers who display tantrum-like behavior.

3. In some parts of Scotland, the term 'strop' is still used to describe a tantrum or a fit of pique.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstinacy: A persistent refusal to change one's opinion or behavior, even when faced with evidence or persuasion.

2. petulance: Childish or unreasonable behavior, often characterized by tantrums or sulking.

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Culture

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The term 'stroppy' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe uncooperative or difficult individuals. In the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, for instance, the character St. John Rivers is described as 'stroppy' due to his rigid and inflexible nature.

How to Memorize "stroppy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person throwing a tantrum or displaying petulant behavior. Visualize their facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stroppy' with the image of a stubborn or uncooperative person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'stroppy' as 'Stupidly Refusing Others' Proposed Plans Yielding Pain'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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