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The book about the naughty kite, by Ted Greenwood was called "Obstreperous". It is always in demand by readers who loved it as a child.
Unruly or difficult to control
I've loved this word ever since my college roommate introduced me to it 7 or 8 years ago.
(not as impressive as Joyce, unfortunately)
I have a feeling I first saw this word in a kid's book about a naughty kite. Anyone remember that one?
I saw this word for the first time ever today in a Boston Globe article.
"Of course his infant majesty was most obstreperous at such toilet formalities and he let everyone know it ..."
Joyce, Ulysses, 13