termagant

noun
UK: /ˈtɜː.mə.ɡænt/
US: /ˈtɝː.mə.ɡænt/

  1. A woman who is very loud and controlling.

    1. My neighbor is a termagant, always yelling.
    2. The termagant refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints during the meeting.

  2. A scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman; a shrew.

    1. She is a real termagant when she is angry.
    2. Everyone avoids her because she is such a termagant always complaining about something.

Synonyms

scold vixen bitch nag shrew
termagant adjective

  1. Having or showing a bad temper.

    1. Her termagant mood ruined the party.
    2. The termagant child threw a tantrum when told they couldn't have candy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "termagant" in English means: A woman who is very loud and controlling., A scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman; a shrew..

The phonetic transcription of "termagant" is /ˈtɜː.mə.ɡænt/ in British English and /ˈtɝː.mə.ɡænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "termagant": scold, vixen, bitch, nag, shrew.

Example usage of "termagant": "My neighbor is a termagant, always yelling.". More examples on the page.