adj
truculent
Truculent (adj) means Cruel or savage.
adj
1
Cruel or savage.
2
Defiant or uncompromising.
3
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.
4
Violent; rude; scathing; savage; harsh.
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Etymology
First attested circa 1540, from Middle French, from Latin truculentus (“fierce, savage”), from trux (“fierce, wild”).
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What is the meaning of truculent?
"truculent" (adj) means cruel or savage.
What are the different meanings of truculent?
"truculent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Cruel or savage; 2. Defiant or uncompromising; 3. Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.