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hargneux — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fractious adj Given to troublemaking.
  • rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
  • scrappy adj Determined and combative, especially despite being smaller or weaker than an opponent.
  • snappish adj Likely to snap or bite.

Senses

hargneux is used for these senses in English:

  • fractious Irritable; argumentative; quarrelsome.
  • rugged (of looks, appearance etc.) Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled
  • scrappy (informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.

fractious — full definition

  1. adj Given to troublemaking.
  2. adj Irritable; argumentative; quarrelsome.

rugged — full definition

  1. adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
  2. adj Sturdy and able to withstand rough treatment or harsh conditions.
  3. adj Having strong, weathered, attractive features.

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