bockig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrary adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
- petulant adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
- recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
Senses
bockig is used for these senses in English:
- contrary Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
- petulant Childishly irritable.
- recalcitrant Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
- recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
contrary — full definition
- adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
- adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
- noun The opposite of something already stated.