Hectorly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling a hector; bullying, insolent, or taunting. archaic

    "hectorly, ruffian-like swaggering or huffing"

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"hectorly, ruffian-like swaggering or huffing"

Etymology

From hector + -ly.

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