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petulant

pet.u.lant \-l*nt\ aj [L or MF; MF, fr. L petulant-, petulans; akin to L 
   petere to]go to, attack, seek - more at FEATHER 1: insolent or rude in 
   speech or behavior  2: characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : 
   PEEVISH  - pet.u.lant.ly av