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adjective

(1) Boisterously and noisily aggressive

"Kept up an obstreperous clamor"

(2) Noisily and stubbornly defiant

"Obstreperous boys"

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Etymology

First attested circa 17th century, from obstreperus "clamorous, noisy," from obstrepere, "to make a noise against, oppose noisily," from ob-, "against" + strepere, "to noise."

Adjective

Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.

The obstreperous mirth swiftly turned into yells of dismay.
Noisily and stubbornly defiant.