Pronunciation: /ˈtɜrməˌgænt/
noun a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman
A1 She is a termagant, always yelling at everyone.
A2 The termagant next door is constantly complaining about noise.
B1 The boss was known as a termagant, always demanding perfection.
B2 The termagant of a teacher made the students nervous with her strict rules.
C1 Her reputation as a termagant preceded her wherever she went.
C2 The termagant of a director ran the theater with an iron fist.
adjective having the characteristics of a termagant
A1 She was a termagant woman, always yelling at everyone.
A2 The termagant boss made everyone feel uncomfortable in the office.
B1 The termagant customer complained about every little detail of the product.
B2 Her termagant behavior towards her colleagues caused tension in the workplace.
C1 The termagant professor was known for being extremely demanding in his expectations.
C2 Despite her termagant reputation, she was actually quite kind and caring towards her family.
formal The termagant woman's constant shouting could be heard throughout the entire neighborhood.
informal I try to avoid talking to that termagant lady next door, she's always complaining about something.
slang Don't be such a termagant, just chill out and relax.
figurative The storm outside was like a termagant, raging and relentless.
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