fractious

1. inclined to make trouble; unruly 2. having a peevish nature; cranky


The New Yorker has been a goldmine for words of the day lately. This word comes from a recent issue of the venerable magazine, but I can’t find it now, so I won’t be able put the word in context this time. Oh well.

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