English · Slang Attested

stroppy

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Meaning · English

Ornery, fractious, belligerent, or obstreperous, and hence difficult to deal with.

In this case, the application of the famous method was a little shaky. To be fair, the director was dealing with a pretty stroppy cast.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stroppy” mean?

Ornery, fractious, belligerent, or obstreperous, and hence difficult to deal with.

Is “stroppy” formal or informal?

stroppy is generally slang.

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