Definition of truculent Truculent
/tɹʌˈkjʌlʌnt/ - [trukyulunt] - truc•u•lent
We found 8 definitions of truculent from 4 different sources.
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What does truculent mean?
WordNet
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| truculent - defiantly aggressive; "a truculent speech against the new government" | ||
| aggressive having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman"; "an aggressive basketball player"; "he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions"; "aggressive drivers" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- truculent (Adjective)
cruel or savage. - truculent (Adjective)
Deadly or destructive. - truculent (Adjective)
Defiant or uncompromising. - truculent (Adjective)
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- truculent (a.)
Fierce; savage; ferocious; barbarous; as, the truculent inhabitants of Scythia. - truculent (a.)
Cruel; destructive; ruthless.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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truculent
truk′ū-lent (trōō′kū-lent, according to some), adj. very fierce: barbarous: cruel: inspiring terror.—ns. Truc′ulence, Truc′ulency.—adv. Truc′ulently. [L. truculentus—trux, wild, fierce.]
