weerbarstig

Dutch (Brabantic)

adj
Definitions
  • rebellious, recalcitrant, unruly
  • difficult, pesky (said of problems)
  • difficult to shape, inflexible (said of materials)

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish barsten (burst, crack).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

barsten

Gloss

burst, crack

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