termagancy

noun

ter·​ma·​gan·​cy

ˈtərməgənsē,

ˈtə̄m-,

ˈtəim-,

-si

plural -es

: the quality or state of being termagant : habitual bad temper : scolding disposition

Word History

Etymology

termagant + -cy

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